I am forwarding this message. Can anyone out there help this researcher.

Martha Jordan
marthaj at premier1.net




>-----Original Message-----
>From: estuarine-science-request at mailbase.ac.uk
>[mailto:estuarine-science-request at mailbase.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Rhys
>Bullman {PG}
>Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 9:04 AM
>To: 'WADERS-L at UCT.AC.ZA'
>Cc: 'estuarine-science at mailbase.ac.uk'
>Subject: optics for night vision
>
>
>
>Dear all
>
>I am about to look at nocturnal feeding habits in wading birds and was
>wondering if anyone has had any experience using night vision equipment to
>observe birds on a mudflat. I can envisage that a dark bird on a dark
>mudflat at night might be a bit tricky to spot so if anyone could advise me
>on the capabilities of this type of imaging gear and point me in the
>direction of a supplier I would be most grateful. Alternative suggestions
>for counting waders at night would also be most welcome. Thanks.
>
>All the best
>
>Rhys
>
>
>Rhys Bullman
>Forth Estuary Ecology Group
>Institute of Biological Sciences
>University of Stirling, Stirling
>FK9 4LA, Scotland.
>
>Tel: +44 (0)1786 467816
>E-Mail: rhys.bullman at stir.ac.uk
>
>