Hi Debbie, Sonja and all
I couldn't agree more. We had a similar experience at Ouyen. We also used to be
the (good natured) butt of many jokes at Bemm River for our non-fishing
interest in the area. "You've come to see Possums and birds? they'd say "What
for?" But they did look forward to us coming.
In Lara and Little River near the You Yangs and Serendip locals recently
defeated a proposed development citing damage to wildlife and tourism. Small
towns often need something to be proud of. We can help them just by telling
them why we're visiting.
Get vocal birders!
Janine
JANINE DUFFY Director Marketing & Research
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From: Debbie Lustig <>
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Date: Wed, 1 May 2013 12:55:44
To: birding-aus<>
Subject: Birding tourism
I would like to follow up something in Jen Spry's recent trip report. I
would like to ask birders to talk to locals in country towns about what they
are doing, and why they're doing it in that area. (They seem to have
cottoned on in Chiltern.) In wetland areas, wouldn't it be great for
newcomers to say 'We've come to watch birds', rather than 'We've come to
shoot birds'.
This is a vital message for rural towns, which don't always see the benefits
of birdwatching because we are - dare I say it - quieter, less identifiable
and - maybe - we drink a little less beer.
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