Wetlands tourism

Has anyone been birding at an overseas wetlands where nature-based tourism has led to a substantial financial impact on the local community? Could anyone suggest a Top 10 wetlands where this occurs? NB This has nothing to do with Bird-O’s poll! =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body … Read more

Potential impact of climate change on genetic diversity

see http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110824091146.htm Cryptic biodiversity loss linked to global climate change. Nature Climate Change, 2011; DOI:10.1038/NCLIMATE1191 =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================

Europe’s farmland birds in rapid decline

see http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/aug/24/europe-farmland-birds-on-decline =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================

A new medium for Kukila

A new medium for Kukila [reproduced from the Editorial to Volume 15] This is the first online issue of Kukila, and its publication marks yet another stage in the somewhat eclectic history of the journal. Kukila began its life in 1975 as an essentially avicultural journal, published under the auspices of the Indonesian Ornithological Society … Read more

Illawarra Birders Boat Trip

Twenty members of Illawara Birders enjoyed a short boat trip from Wollongong Harbour today on board the Sandra Kay with SOSSA as our guide. The main purpose of the trip was to give members a chance to experience a pelagic trip without having to spend a full day being tossed about, and for some being … Read more