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Birds Australia

Birds Australia is dedicated to the conservation, study and enjoyment of Australia's native birds and their habitats.

Birds Australia - Special Interest Groups

Australasian Raptor Association	The Australasian Raptor Association was established in 1979 to promote the study, conservation and management of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey (raptors) throughout Australasia.
Australasian Wader Studies Group	The Australasian Wader Studies Group was formed in 1981. The group is an non-government organisation dedicated to studying waders (otherwise known as shorebirds) throughout the East-Asian Australasian Flyway.
Birds Australia Parrot Association	The Birds Australia Parrot Association was established in 1996 to promote conservation, research and management of wild parrots and cockatoos in Australasia.

Birds Australia - Special Projects

Birds Australia Barren Grounds	The Birds Australia Barren Grounds (formerly Barren Grounds Bird Observatory) is situated in the Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, a 2,000 hectare plateau on the Illawarra escarpment. Barren Grounds is home to many threatened species, including the Eastern Bristlebird, Ground Parrot, Giant Burrowing Frog and Long-nosed Potoroo.
Birds Australia Rarities Committee	The role of BARC is to receive submissions and to provide an informed, discerning and impartial appraisal of the subject records of birds rare in Australia or it's Territories and to maintain an archival record of submissions to the BARC.
Broome Bird Observatory	Broome Bird Observatory (BBO) is situated on the North-West Coast of Australia, 25 kilometres by road east of the town of Broome (population 12,000) which is some 2,400 road kilometres north of Perth. The observatory was established by Birds Australia in 1988 as a research and education facility. The principle aim of the observatory is the conservation of the migratory shorebirds that use Roebuck Bay along with the many birds of Broome.
Eyre Bird Observatory	Eyre Bird Observatory is situated in the wilderness of Nuytsland Nature Reserve, nestled among the mallees (small multi-stemmed gum trees) and sand dunes 50 km from Cocklebiddy Roadhouse (on the Eyre Highway) and one kilometre from the sea to the south. The observatory and its surrounds provide a sense of isolation and adventure and a base from which to relax and watch birds or simply appreciate nature in a wilderness setting. Accommodation is simple and comfortable with a peaceful and timeless atmosphere.
Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve	Located in the semi-arid South Australian mallee it is considered by many to be one of the crown jewels in the nation's reserve system. This 50,000 ha large area of virgin mallee scrub contains no less than 6 nationally endangered bird species and a unique flora and fauna adapted to the harsh conditions. Purchased in 1997, Gluepot is rapidly becoming a centre for scientific research. Its accessibility means it is one of the few areas in Australia where birdwatchers can relatively easily observe otherwise hard-to-find species.

BA-Vic Member Websites

Birding-Aus	A meeting place and resource centre for anyone interested in Australia's wild birds, their conservation and behaviour and home to the great Birding-Aus mailing list.
Birding Australia	Lloyd Nielsen's directory Birding Australia. Promotes the birds of Australia to birders of the world.
Birding under Ben Cruachan	The home page of Duncan and Coral Fraser revealing the secrets of birding around Maffra and Gippsland in Victoria. Also follow Duncan's birding adventures at http://dcfraser.customer.netspace.net.au/blogger.htm
Birds of Australia by Paul .C. Hackett	All photos on this site are of wild birds in their natural environment. The photos are taken using the method called "Digiscoping" which involves attaching a digital camera to a spotting scope.
Eremaea Birds	Richard and Margaret Alcorn's Eremaea Birds. A personal bird list organiser and world bird atlas.
Firetail Birding Tours	Simon Starr's Firetail Birding Tours, based near Pyramid Hill some 225kms north of Melbourne, invites you to experience some of the best birding locations in the north of Victoria.
Go Birding Tours	Go Birding Tours offers a rewarding birding experience by providing encounters with the birds of the Geelong Otway Region of southern Victoria, Australia.
Steve Clark's Birding in south-west Victoria	Steve Clark's birding page highlighting the birds and best birding localities in the Western District of Victoria, Australia.
Susan's Trip Reports	Susan Myer's Birding Worldwide trip reports.
TFN Survey Page	Trust for Nature - Avifauna surveys by the Birds Australia Victoria

Other Sites of Interest

Australian Bird Study Association	The Australian Bird Study Association Inc. (ABSA) supports amateur and professional research on Australian birds.
Bird Observers Club of Australia	Helping today's birds survive tomorrow. Birdwatching is our core activity, but the conservation and protection of Australian birds is our primary aim.
BAYBOCA	BAYBOCA is the Bayside Branch of the Bird Observers Club of Australia.
BOCA - Echuca and District Branch	Bird watching in the Echuca District.
Birdwatching Australia	A directory of Australian birdwatching tours, birdclubs, freelance-guides, bird-orientated accommodation and reference information.
Pelagic Birding Homepage	A page dedicated to those with an interest in pelagic bird watching, photography and whale-watching. Offering some interesting information on what can be seen around oceans of Australia.
Southern Ocean Seabird Study Association	SOSSA was founded by members of the New South Wales Albatross Study Group (NSWASG) in 1994. It was set up to be an umbrella organisation for many study groups concerned with studies of Southern Ocean bio-diversity.
The Birding Shop	Australia's premier birding-related retail outlet. retailing: binoculars & scopes, books, Field Guides & clothing, giftware & GPS units, fun stuff for kids, EPIRBS & Photographic Equipment.
Victorian Ornithological Research Group	VORG has approximately 60 members with a wide range of backgrounds including professional ornithologists, students, computer programmers, botanists, statisticians, etc.
Victorian Wader Studies Group	The VWSG's primary objective is to conduct a long-term comprehensive study of waders and terns throughout Victoria.

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