For the first time in more than 40 years, the distinctive booming call of the endangered Australasian bittern once again rings out across the waters of Tasmania’s Lagoon of Islands.
New Zealand’s birdlife has been heavily affected by introduced feral predators, but Rakiura is an avian utopia.
Unlike similar organisations in 1901, the Australasian Ornithologists’ Union welcomed women, with six among its foundation members. The organisation continues to research and advocate for Australia’s native birds today as BirdLife Australia.
Australians have been advised to stay at home once again and backyard birding may just be the answer to your boredom.
I’m on a personal quest to see as many Australian birds as possible. So far I’ve clocked up 823 species. Of these 823 species, I saw 121 on Australian islands. Clearly, Australian birders wanting to see all our beautiful birds must visit our enticing islands.