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Michael Frankis · Friday 21st November 2003, 11:01

Hi all,

The Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds are asking for signatures to petition against the construction of a large windfarm right on a major migration route . . . please sign up everyone!

http://bspb.org/site/final.php?type=...enews&topic=34

Thanks,

Michael

pduxon · Friday 21st November 2003, 11:13

out of interest just where do I sign. Its not an alphabet I'm familiar with!!

Harry Hussey · Friday 21st November 2003, 11:18

Hi Michael et al,
I was going to post a link to that petition myself,having received an e-mail about it.The Black Sea coast really is a major flyway for migrant birds,and a windfarm in the area could have catastrophic effects.
Harry H

Michael Frankis · Friday 21st November 2003, 11:35

Hi Pete,

If it comes up in Bulgarian, click on the small UK flag near the top right corner of the page, then you'll get the English language version

Michael

**robinm** · Friday 21st November 2003, 11:39

Clicked it. Signed it.

pduxon · Friday 21st November 2003, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Frankis

Hi Pete,

If it comes up in Bulgarian, click on the small UK flag near the top right corner of the page, then you'll get the English language version

Michael

ah!!! Wish I'd seen that, I deciphered where a petition was saw what was the bit for name, country and email address and did the biz.

**Larry Lade** · Friday 21st November 2003, 12:07

Signed,<> and delivered!

Larry

**John N** · Friday 21st November 2003, 12:16

All signed Michael.

John.

Adey Baker · Friday 21st November 2003, 12:59

Clicked and signed - their own-language homepage took a long while to open-up, though, even with broadband.

Adey

Reader · Friday 21st November 2003, 13:39

Boy, that took ages to load up. Signed it Michael.

I noticed a photo from the Straits of Gibraltar and have to say that Tarifa is a sorry sight to behold. They have totally ruined the area with the massive wind farm they have put there.

Let's hope this petition works.

steve_nova · Friday 21st November 2003, 14:24

Pete, you mean you aren't familiar with the cyrillic alphabet? Shame on you!

Signed (English version)

christineredgate · Friday 21st November 2003, 19:04

Had one try ,but the flag disappeared,and did not return,will try again,
Christine.

pduxon · Friday 21st November 2003, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_nova

Pete, you mean you aren't familiar with the cyrillic alphabet? Shame on you!

Signed (English version)

I blame a comprehensive school education.

Bluetail · Friday 21st November 2003, 20:06

All clicked and signed.

Jason

christineredgate · Friday 21st November 2003, 22:03

Sorted ,Michael,
Christine.

Beverlybaynes · Saturday 22nd November 2003, 01:05

Signed and sent!

Thanks, Michael, for bringing this to our attention.

Michael Frankis · Saturday 22nd November 2003, 13:18

Thanks everyone! Here's to hoping it's a success . . .

Michael

Michael Frankis · Saturday 22nd November 2003, 19:43

Current stats:

Quote:

Petition went online:
at 23:00 East European Time on 16.11.2003

By 22:41 EET on 22.11.2003
982 visitors from 57 countries had signed the petition.

Congrats everyone and let's get it over the 1,000 today!

Michael

Michael Frankis · Saturday 22nd November 2003, 23:24

Now 991 signatures

Keep 'em coming!

Michael

CJW · Sunday 23rd November 2003, 07:37

Just signed. 1,000th signature.

Michael Frankis · Sunday 23rd November 2003, 09:50

Hi CJ,

Thanks and congrats on getting the 1000th!

Michael

Steve Lister · Sunday 23rd November 2003, 11:37

Hi Michael - thanks for bringing the petition to our attention. I have signed the petition and also registered for their email newsletter - just hope it is in English!!

I am planning to go to Bulgaria in May; it is a surprisingly rich country as regards breeding birds. I had decided to go to see Paddyfield Warbler and Pied Wheatear for my WP list but have now realised that I have a chance of five other species in the country - Pygmy, Tengmalm's and Ural owls, Black-winged Pratincole and Rock Partridge. Plus Megan can get Hazel Grouse. Fairly cheap too.

Steve

Notts Birder · Sunday 23rd November 2003, 14:26

Clicked and signed if the rest of the 4500+ BF members sign then this has a chance.

Michael Frankis · Monday 24th November 2003, 11:03

Now 1128 signatures from 59 countries!

Congrats everyone and keep 'em coming

Grousemore · Monday 24th November 2003, 13:39

I've just become number 1162.

Friday 21st November 2003, 11:01	#1
Michael Frankis conehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: . Posts: 6,794	Help save Bulgarian birds (petition) Hi all, The Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds are asking for signatures to petition against the construction of a large windfarm right on a major migration route . . . please sign up everyone! http://bspb.org/site/final.php?type=...enews&topic=34 Thanks, Michael

Friday 21st November 2003, 11:13	#2
pduxon Quacked up Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 5,949	out of interest just where do I sign. Its not an alphabet I'm familiar with!! __________________ Pete Dethhhpicable ithhn't it http://thequacksoflife.blogspot.com/

Friday 21st November 2003, 11:39	#5
robinm Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kent, England Posts: 17,777 My location	Clicked it. Signed it. __________________ Robin Man of Kent
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Friday 21st November 2003, 12:07	#7
Larry Lade Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA Posts: 12,011 Blog Entries: 1 My location	Signed,<> and delivered! Larry
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Friday 21st November 2003, 12:16	#8
John N Super Moderator & Baggeridge Birder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sedgley, West Midlands. England. Posts: 15,181 My location	All signed Michael. John. __________________ Take only Pictures - Leave only Footprints - Kill only Time.
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Friday 21st November 2003, 11:18	#3
Harry Hussey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cork,Ireland Posts: 3,804	Hi Michael et al, I was going to post a link to that petition myself,having received an e-mail about it.The Black Sea coast really is a major flyway for migrant birds,and a windfarm in the area could have catastrophic effects. Harry H

Friday 21st November 2003, 11:35	#4
Michael Frankis conehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: . Posts: 6,794	Hi Pete, If it comes up in Bulgarian, click on the small UK flag near the top right corner of the page, then you'll get the English language version Michael

Friday 21st November 2003, 12:59	#9
Adey Baker Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hinckley, Leics Posts: 4,761	Clicked and signed - their own-language homepage took a long while to open-up, though, even with broadband. Adey
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Friday 21st November 2003, 13:39	#10
Reader Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Coventry Posts: 5,911	Boy, that took ages to load up. Signed it Michael. I noticed a photo from the Straits of Gibraltar and have to say that Tarifa is a sorry sight to behold. They have totally ruined the area with the massive wind farm they have put there. Let's hope this petition works.

Friday 21st November 2003, 14:24	#11
steve_nova Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,858	Pete, you mean you aren't familiar with the cyrillic alphabet? Shame on you! Signed (English version)

Friday 21st November 2003, 19:04	#12
christineredgate Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of the Year Comp 2009/2010 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Haverigg,South Cumbria Posts: 31,927 My location	Had one try ,but the flag disappeared,and did not return,will try again, Christine. __________________ Haverigg.net Ride Free,Fly Free. Avatar by Tracker(Tom) Christine
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Friday 21st November 2003, 20:06	#14
Bluetail Senior Moment Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Plymouth, Devon Posts: 6,409	All clicked and signed. Jason
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Friday 21st November 2003, 22:03	#15
christineredgate Winner of the Copeland Wildlife Photographer of the Year Comp 2009/2010 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Haverigg,South Cumbria Posts: 31,927 My location	Sorted ,Michael, Christine. __________________ Haverigg.net Ride Free,Fly Free. Avatar by Tracker(Tom) Christine
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Saturday 22nd November 2003, 01:05	#16
Beverlybaynes Mod Squad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NE Indiana, USA Posts: 2,961	Signed and sent! Thanks, Michael, for bringing this to our attention. __________________ beverlybaynes Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. --Langston Hughes
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Saturday 22nd November 2003, 13:18	#17
Michael Frankis conehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: . Posts: 6,794	Thanks everyone! Here's to hoping it's a success . . . Michael

Saturday 22nd November 2003, 23:24	#19
Michael Frankis conehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: . Posts: 6,794	Now 991 signatures Keep 'em coming! Michael

Sunday 23rd November 2003, 07:37	#20
CJW Hit-and-run WUM Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 4,791	Just signed. 1,000th signature. __________________ Chris Isle of Man Birding

Sunday 23rd November 2003, 09:50	#21
Michael Frankis conehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: . Posts: 6,794	Hi CJ, Thanks and congrats on getting the 1000th! Michael

Sunday 23rd November 2003, 11:37	#22
Steve Lister World Birder, County Recorder and Garden Moth-er Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire Posts: 3,159 My location	Hi Michael - thanks for bringing the petition to our attention. I have signed the petition and also registered for their email newsletter - just hope it is in English!! I am planning to go to Bulgaria in May; it is a surprisingly rich country as regards breeding birds. I had decided to go to see Paddyfield Warbler and Pied Wheatear for my WP list but have now realised that I have a chance of five other species in the country - Pygmy, Tengmalm's and Ural owls, Black-winged Pratincole and Rock Partridge. Plus Megan can get Hazel Grouse. Fairly cheap too. Steve

Sunday 23rd November 2003, 14:26	#23
Notts Birder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 13	Clicked and signed if the rest of the 4500+ BF members sign then this has a chance.

Monday 24th November 2003, 11:03	#24
Michael Frankis conehead Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: . Posts: 6,794	Now 1128 signatures from 59 countries! Congrats everyone and keep 'em coming

Monday 24th November 2003, 13:39	#25
Grousemore Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 3,578	I've just become number 1162. __________________
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