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| Author: | John Harry [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | BBC 2 - Marshlands of Iraq |
Currently on bbc2 good documentary on the efforts to return the marsh areas back to southern Iraq. Good footage of local avifauna. Cheers |
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| Author: | John Harry [ Tue Jan 18, 2011 10:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BBC 2 - Marshlands of Iraq |
Well worth viewing if available on iplayer. Good footage of basra reed warbler and difficulties in filming within a still unstable country. However post Saddam the marshlands are slowly being restored. |
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| Author: | Geoff Williams [ Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BBC 2 - Marshlands of Iraq |
It was an excellent film,with good flocks of Marbled Teal reported. I noted that the Italians were investing a lot of money in the marshes. I hope they don't intend to make it into their new hunting area ( I believe Egypt is one of their favorite destinations at the moment). The Iraqi plan seems to be to create a tourist haven, although how the local marsh arabs will feel about that will be interesting. |
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| Author: | Stephen Routledge [ Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BBC 2 - Marshlands of Iraq |
Great programme John,watched it yesterday,although i wouldn't fancy birding there,I.E.D's and armed escorts,i'll give it a miss i think,although a ride in a Blackhawk would be fun!. Steve. |
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