Hi all,
I know that Russell mentioned the 2012 Birdlife Victoria Twitchathon recently. This is a reminder that it is on next weekend (17/18 November). It’s not too late to enter! Forms are available for download from: http://www.birdlife.org.au/locations/all-victoria-statewide/conservation-ini tiatives-vic
This year we are using BirdLife Australia’s money handling facilities – all sponsorship funds can be deposited directly to Birdlife Australia – and they will issue receipts directly to the sponsors. From next year we will also be moving to a fully automated registration process too which should make it easier.
Also, I received a phone call from an ABC Radio National presenter/producer today. He is interested in running a story on Radio National about the Twitchathon and would very much like to participate with THREE or FOUR teams on the day. Presumably he’ll interview participants during the drives between stops, but he would also very much like to experience the event itself. He does have some birdwatching experience, but will participate as an observer only. I know that the logistics will be difficult, especially the “hand-over” between teams as technically we don’t know each other’s routes. If you are interested in having an observer during a part of the day, please let me know. Also, if you’re an experienced Twitchathon participant, or you have interesting stories about the event to tell, please let me know (with your contact details) and I’ll let him know.
Thanks,
Paul Dodd
Docklands, Victoria
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