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Subject: ABA Birders' Exchange
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 05:36:07 PDT
From: "dean sheldon" <dsheldonjr at hotmail.com>
To: BLUEBIRD-L at cornell.edu, PFW-L at cornell.edu
TO THE FAITHFUL: The Birders' Exchange is a collaborative program by the
Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences [in MA] and the American
Birding Association [in CO] which collects/distributes birding
equipment[binoculars,scopes,tripods,camera equipment,tape recorders,
field guides,bird books,camping equipment] in Latin American and
Carribean
countries. The work is being done in support of ornithological research
and conservation work being done by schools, universities and
governmental
agencies in those countries. The Birders' Exchange is a clearing house
for these donated materials. It has already helped more than 100 groups
in
26 countries. New or USED equipment [in GOOD WORKING CONDITION] is
welcomed
as are financial contributions in support of the program. A good pair of
used binoculars or an old field guide is a priceless tool for a
researcher
with nothing but an inquiring mind and an eye for birds. The Birders'
Exchange is partnered with 25 or more outstanding conservation groups
and companies in support of this important research work. Further
information can be obtained, electrically, by contacting: Lina
DiGregorio,
Program Director, at mailto:edcon at aba.org or by phoning her at
719.578.9703 [Mountain Time]. Take a look your attic, basement or
"bird room" and see how you can be of help.

Thanks for listening. Dean

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Astoria High School

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