Hello all,
Birds Australia Southern NSW and ACT group (BASNA) are holding a special free Lord Howe Island themed event at the Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park.
Ian Hutton OAM will present a very brief history of Lord Howe Island, featuring the animals that were introduced there and their effect on bird life; the Woodhen rescue (one of the most successful captive bird breeding projects in the world); the extra benefits for all birdlife of eradicating cats and pigs from the island; challenges with rat eradication and the possibility of reintroduction of subspecies closely related to the extinct birds; other threats to seabirds – long line fishing and plastic ingestion – and finally the best locations and times to visit seabird colonies.
A special silent auction will be held for an exquisite landscape painting of Lord Howe Island and Woodhens painted by 2011 Sullman prize finalist, Philip Hunter Lindsay.
Attendees can also enter a raffle to win some fabulous prizes. First prize is a night’s stay at Red Brow Garden rural getaway http://www.canberraguesthouse.com.au/
When: 7 August, 2 – 4pm Where: Building 22, Newington Armory, 1 Jamieson St.
If you have ever visited or intend to visit this natural wonder in the Tasman sea, this event is a must!
This is a free event, but please respond with your name to BASNA office: basna@birdsaustralia.com.au
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