maz wrote:I have very fond memories of Richard as after my honours I was contemplating doing a PhD with him (never eventuated as life got in the way somehow
), he was nice enough to spend quite a few days with me going through his research and options for further studies (this was 20 years ago), your post actually bought me to tears as I hadn't heard of his passing being pretty much out of touch with that part of my life now.
Oh, I'm so sorry. Unfortunately, he was caught in the wildfires in Kinglake with his wife and daughter. A tragic loss, I really wish I could have met him. He's succeeded by his son, who I believe is also doing bird work though I don't think it is with zebbies.
