Last week I found out that Dr. Clive Minton had been killed in a car crash. Clive was the originator and driving force of the Victorian Wader Study group, and I was fortunate to have spent a small amount of time in the field with him trapping and banding waders. I had hoped to do a lot more of that in the future - but it is not to be.
If you Googled 'Citizen Scientist' it would have been appropriate if a picture of Clive had appeared.
The birding world lost an absolute champion last week.
If you Googled 'Citizen Scientist' it would have been appropriate if a picture of Clive had appeared.
The birding world lost an absolute champion last week.
As ever, you can join in with WBW by clicking on the link below - and also as ever, please feel free to share WBW with other bloggers. SM
Sad to hear a scientist left the world too soon.
ReplyDeleteYour dedicated shots are deserving!
All the best.
It sounds like birds lost a champion. That's sad. I love the peaceful bird image with one leg. The good news is I'm in a birding paradise right now. I woke up to an osprey on my balcony and went to bed after an eagle flew by my window.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love the one-legged stand on the post!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the birding world's loss. It's hard losing people we admire in the field. You keep up the great work as well. Chris
ReplyDeleteFantastic bird photos. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Dr. Clive Minton.
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ReplyDeletewhat sad news... and your post is a wonderful memorial, Stewart. YAM xx
I am not sure where I might have heard the name Clive Minton, Stewart, but it seems to me that I have. In any event, it is a great tragedy to lose a dedicated individual of his calibre. I extend my sincere condolences to you, and in fact to the entire Australian ornithological community.
ReplyDeleteSad news! The birds are beauties!
ReplyDeleteSo sad. He was a champion for birds indeed. Beautiful birds-- i think I can identify most by genus but not all by species, as they have counterparts in North America.
ReplyDeleteOh Stewart, how tragic that such a man is gone. When Don Hopkins passed away in August of 2018, I was heartbroken for it was because of an article I read about how he conducted his "observations" of Bald Eagles that made me say, :If it was good enough for Don, then it will be good enough for me." Years passed and in 2018, when I found out he was in a nursing home, I asked his BFF if I could come with him to visit. We "talked Eagles and Hawks" the entire morning. He was the co-founder of HMANA (Hawk Migration Association of North America) AND he kissed me good-bye when I left!!...:)jp
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of the world of bindings loss and yours as well..Your post is a nice tribute..Amazing bills on the birds in the first picture..I had to enlarge it to get a better look..Interesting..
ReplyDeleteFleet's in! Fine shots all, S
ReplyDeleteI have no bird photos to share today, but would love to invite you to join our weekly photo linkup at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/. It stays open all week long, so you're never late to the party!
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI am sad to hear that you lost a friend and a valued birder.
ReplyDeleteYes, it sounds like this is a very sad loss for the bird world especially when needing more champions than ever it seems.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, what a collection of beaks!
I read about this in some of the FB birding groups. Very sad and tragic. Hopefully we can all keep an eye on those waders for him.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photos of beautiful birds. I love the first one with the long bill. And the black one, which bird is that ? An oyecatcher has also white. Have a nice weekend. Greetings Caroline
ReplyDeleteVery good set of images Stewart. I like all yours birds !
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