Box MS-020 Box 3

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie on various birding matters. Topics include the status of Andrew Robertson's Western Ghats newsletter; the importance of inclusion of birding checklists following exclusion by Futehally in the Newletter for Birdwatchers and other comments; exchange of journals and subscriptions; Birding Notes column in Pitta; and Kazmiercak's birding in Northeast India.

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie on various birding matters. Discussion on topics such as Kazmiercak's Birdwatchers' Guide; Pittie's bibliographic index; journal subscriptions; softward operations; Kazmiercak's proposed BNHS talk and trip to South India. Also includes Kazmiercak's correspondence with Ashish Kothari on accessibility of South Asian natural history books to Indians. Reference to KG - probably Kumar Ghorpade - in context of BNHS increasing user base.

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie on Pittie's draft review of Kazmiercak's book. Includes mention of some birding sites (Hampi and Kolleru lake for the Asian Waterfowl Census) and briding references, papers and journals.

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie with pleasantries and discussions on research for birding books; pocket guide editions of birding books; Kazmiercak requesting confirmation of some records in the Newsletter regd. Frigate birds. (Fregata andrewsi)

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie regarding birding references and records for distribution maps for Kazmiercak's book.

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie regarding birding maps and records of Andhra Pradesh for Kazmiercak's book. Further discussion of WASH. Mentions Tim Inskipp.

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie about various matters related to birding research and discussion groups. Topics include the OrientalBirding group; Tirupati record for Pompador pigeons Treron pompadora; Grimskipp book; references and reviews in Ibis and other journals;

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie on various matters related to payments for birding journals, birding books and birding research requests. Included email from Pittie to Oliver Lelièvre, regarding payment modalities for his reference request from Pittie's database.

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie on various matters related to birding. This includes Kazmiercak's field guide; the pricing of Pittie's Bibliographic Index; and requests for books and references.

Email correspondence between Kazmiercak and Pittie on various matters related to birding. This includes Kazmiercak's field guide and Pittie's review of it; futher discussions on the pricing and e-version of Pittie's Bibliographic Index; and requests for books and references.

Correspondence between Aasheesh to Kazmiercak regarding various birding matters. This includes a letter asking Kazmiercak not to resign from the BNHS and other comments on the BNHS; discussion and comments on Pittie's bibliographic Index in e-form mailed to Kazmiercak along with Papyrus software. Includes postal receipts for journal subscriptions taken out by Pittie for Kazmiercak.

List of bibliographic references, indexed by Pittie via Papyrus. These includes references sent from Krys to Tim (Inskipp) and forwarded to Pittie. Projects these concern are India Bibliography; Selective Bird List from a Birdwatcher's Gude to India; and Namdapha Checklist.

Correspondence between Allen and Pittie regarding range of database and citations on bulbuls.

Correspondence between Pittie and Ambedkar regarding reference of Ambedkar's in Pittie's Bibliography, on the Anatidae of South India

Email correspondence between Bahr and Pittie on citations of bird records from German journals later entered into Pittie's database per marginalia; and other discussion of bird specimen typing.

Letter to Pittie requesting him to write accounts of persons and conservation gains for his chapter on history of Conservation.

Letter from Pittie replying to Bhatnagar’s query regarding author of Phoenicopterus ruber (described by Linneaus) (see also: MS-020-3-1-2-43)

Letter from Pittie regarding meaning of an Assamese word for his paper on scientific bird names.

Correspondence between Bhushan and Pittie regarding various bird conservation matters. Topics include bird conservation around Hyderabad; the Journal of Indian Bird Records and Conversation; archiving the Pitta or Mayura; confirmation of Eastern Ghats survey locations districtwise; and Treron pompadora presence in the Eastern Ghats.

Correspondence between Dr Butchart and Pittie with regards to birding research assistance in the Goa area; and from Pittie, requesting clarifications for certain citations to be entered into his database.

Letter from Pittie seeking information about the NLBW and Prof Neelkantan, particularly whether he had retained earlier issues of the same, for his bibliographic index.

Correspondence between Pittie and Carroll regarding birding in Hyderabad (with University of Hyderabad campus listed as an important site) and Andhra, with Pittie furnishing particulars and issue of Pitta.

Reply from Pittie with references and citations to email query by Chacko about Heuglin’s Gull.

Letter from Pittie forwarding a letter from one Avijit Sarkhel for assistance to Dr Chakravarthy, Department of Entomology at University of Agriculture and Dr Chakravarthy's reply in the affirmative with details.

Correspondence between Chavda and Pittie regarding citations of the late Dharmakumarsinhaji for a bibliography and publications on the Indian Falconry.

Correspondence between Chubanova and Pittie requesting data on wetlands and impact of major development work on waterfowl.

Correspondence between Clark and Pittie on various birding matters. Topics include duplication of Pittie's slide of a white-bellied sea eagle from a joint birding trip; a letter with Clark's draft manuscript on India raptor names and Pittie's comments on the same; a request for literature on species re-introduction by Pittie, Clark providing material on raptor re-introduction; and general pleasantries and greetings.

Correspondence between Clarke and Pittie on various birding research matters. Topics include Pittie's comments and rectifications for Clarke's book; requests for papers for Pittie's collection and other reminders and requests; advice from Clarke on Pittie's Forsman note; Clarke's proposal for a project for comparative study of data from old papers and present status of birdlife in India etc.

Letter from Clement enclosing paper on Amur Falcon migration from the B.O.C. Bulletin and thanking Pittie for assistance.

Email correspondence between Das and Pittie regarding birding localities and districts they are located in etc.

Email correspondence between de By and Pittie with information requests and discussion of new species included on observation page maintained by de By (University of Twente).

Email correspondence between Doettlinger and Pittie regarding Doettlinger's request for sight records of the Indian Peregrine Falcon.

Clarificatory letter on bird nest numbers by Desai regarding Pittie's review of his article on Gudavi bird sanctuary; Pittie's reply emphasising the importance of bird counting.

Letter by Pittie seeking copies of Dr Desai's papers and clarification on record of Ardea insignis; reply supplying copies of some and stating ongoing search for photographic evidence.

Replies by Gehan de Silva on the Natural History of South Asia forum replying to Ashish Kothari on high pricing of natural history books.

Email correspondence requesting references from Pittie's database and copies thereof

Correspondence regarding Duckworth's visit to Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary and arrangments by the Birding Society of Andhra Pradesh (BSAP) . Includes letter from Cheryl Nath to Pittie regarding arrangements for his visit; and letter from Duckworth to Pittie with draft report of his observations at Rollapadu.

Correspondence between Pittie and Ganesh (with Kannaiah mentioned) regarding various bird sightings (such as the first record of Black stork in A.P, Great Indian Bustard, Spotted Redshank, Forest Wagtail, Rosy Pastor etc) and records, lists and notes thereof for journals like Pitta / Mayura, including comments and corrections; pleasantries and birding plans; Ganesh's course projects.

Correspondence between Pittie and Ganesh on birding matters and their birding circle. Includes updates on mutual birding acquaintances; sight records; and seminar being organized by Pittie or BSAP.

Correspondence between Pittie and Ganesh on birding research. These include arranging for reprints; seeking a research assistant, proposed work projects such as a biodiversity assessments of ecodevelopment in the Nagarjuna-Srisailam tiger reserve; and/or other work in Andhra Pradesh.

Correspondence between Ghorpade and Pittie on various birding interests. Topics include pleasantries, journal subscriptions and book requests, birdwatching arrangments (for Eturnagaram and Pakhal), and mentions of bird range / altitude distribution notes (e.g. for the Small Blue Kingfisher at Ooty, Blackwinged Kite above Coonoor)

Enclosing list of references on the bar-headed goose subsequent to Gole's request for information in the Newletter for Birdwatchers Vol 41 No 1 P 9

Email correspondence between Grasser and Pittie regarding various birding plans and itineraries. Topics include descriptions of birding and natural observations in Thailand, in Kanha and Andhra Pradesh (Tirupati, Talakona) and Grasser's plans to travel to the Pantanal, Brazil. Also includes correspondence between C Tom Hash to Grasser regarding birding in Indian sites (ICRISAT) and other travels and plans (proposed Eastern Ghats survey by C Tom Hash).

Email correspondence between Pittie and Gregory & Dickinson on clarification sought by Pittie of citations referring to nomenclature history for certain bird species; further emails from Pittie for clarification of references from the BBOC.

Correspondence between Grewal and Pittie on Grewal's birding society Bird Link and Grewal's comprehensive list of Bird Books, Reports and published checklists of the Indian Subcontinent.

Correspondence from Grubh regarding the Symposium on conservation and management of the Suchindram-Theroor wetlands organised by the Institution for Restroation of Natural Environment; includes request from Pittie for some copies for his indexing project.

Email reply from Pittie to Guthrie’s request for canisters of sand from a nearby water body; and providing a snippet on bird mimics.

Email correspondence between Holt and Pittie regarding additional references and sources for Holt's book on Birds of Goa.

Bulk of correspondence is between Pittie and Tim Inskipp regarding various birding research data-points. Topics include distribution records of birds in Andhra Pradesh & Pittie's list of additional ranges for maps in Grimmett/Inskipp & Inskipp's book; Ploceus benghalensis plumage variation references and comments; request for records of Pompador pigeons. Also includes card from Carol Inskipp thanking Pittie for journal issue and his bibliographic index.

Letter from Pittie thanking Rao, Chief Conservator of Forests, Office of the Principal CCF and reporting sighting of the Jerdon’s Courser.

Correspondence between Kacher and Zafar on various birding ornithological societies and journals in India. Includes comments on the Ornithological Council of India; comments on Salim Ali's taxonomy knowledge; commentary on junior birders including Pittie and Rishad Naoroji. Includes letter from Kacher to Ghorpade encouraging investment in the younger amateur birding generation. Includes letter to Rishad Naoroji re his call informing him about Humayun's (Abdulali) death.

Letters, postcard and email correspondence between Kacher and Pittie. Includes expression of gratitude for the BSAP's actions; observations on bird nesting activity and population health; profile on Humayan Abdulali; and references from Pittie's Bibliography.

Letter of condolence to the family of Lavkumar Kacher on his demise.

Correspondence between K.S.R. and Pittie on various birding research interests. Topics include birding plans and logistics for Lamna Singhi; and Tikapura, Atagarh, Satkosia, Bhitarkarnika, Chilka and other locations for the Orissa Birding survey; invitation to and enquiries on birding in Visakhapatnam; mention of papers on H. blewitti and a report of Andhra bauxite mining.

Correspondence between Kumar and Pittie regarding species sighting on birding trip to shola forests at Top Slip and Vagaliyar. (Lists from Pittie; co-ordinates and frog name Rana temporalis from Kumar)

Letter from Pittie with suggestions for and enclosing corrected proofs of K. Tulasi Rao's work Checklist of Birds of Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, and containing suggestions. Also include postal acknowledgments of the same

Correspondence between Pittie and Lachungpa (Project Officer, Wildlife Officer, Government of Sikkim) regarding a citation on Sikkim birds from the Sikkim Gazetteer.