Corporate Body

Bird Observers' Association of Tasmania (1971 - )

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From
1971
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Functions
Citizen science, Naturalists' society and Ornithology
Alternative Names
  • BirdLife Tasmania (Subsequent name, 2011 - )
  • Birds Tasmania (Subsequent name, 1995 - 2011)

Summary

Bird Observers' Association of Tasmania was established in 1971, the name being changed in1995 to Birdlife Tasmania and later Birds Tasmania. It is committed to the conservation of Tasmanian birds and their habitats through research, monitoring, advocacy and education. Activities include regular excursions and meetings, and long-term scientific observations. Particular emphasis is placed waders and other waterfowl, and their habitats.

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Publications of the Association include:
Tasmanian bird report: journal of the Bird Observers' Association of Tasmania (ISSN 0156-4935) no. 1 (1971) -

Related People

Helen Cohn

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