Person

Park, Priscilla (1929 - 2022)

OAM

Born
13 August 1929
South Africa
Died
24 July 2022
Tasmania, Australia
Occupation
Ornithologist and Physiotherapist

Summary

Priscilla Park, who trained as a physiotherapist in London, came to Tasmania in 1960. She made significant contributions to the study and conservation of Tasmanian birds, particularly shore birds, being considered an authority on many aspects of these birds and their habitats. In 1971 she was a founding member of the Bird Observers' Association of Tasmania; in the 1980s she was instrumental in setting up the specialist Shorebird Study Group within the Association. She was also a foundation member of the Australasian Wader Studies Group, and held executive office in both organisations. For over 40 years Park had a significant role in improving the conservation status of Tasmanian birds. She organised and led surveys in the Derwent and South-East regions, as well as bird counts on the north and north-west coasts. For her contributions to bird conservation, Park was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2007, and inducted into the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women in 2009.

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Chronology

1960
Life event - Migrated to Tasmania
1971
Career position - Founding Member, Bird Observers' Association of Tasmania
1974 -
Career position - Member of Committee, Birds Tasmania
1981
Career position - Founding Member, Australasian Wader Studies Group
2002
Award - Harry Bloom Memorial Award for Environmental Excellence, Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment
2007
Award - Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the environment through organisations involved with the conservation of Tasmanian shorebirds and wetland areas
2009
Award - Inducted into the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women

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Helen Cohn

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