For all interested bird enthusiasts
14 April 1999, 7:30 - 9:00
Lectures at the Mt. Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane, Qld
Phone (07) 3403-2550
Title: Can Study of Bird Behaviour Benefit Conservation?
In a world that is increasingly modified by human activity, the survival
of many threatened birds depends on the development of thoughtful
conservation strategies. Although a great deal is known about avian
behaviour, much of this knowledge has not been applied toward
conservation. In this open forum, participants will explore the question:
What importance can behavioural studies have for the conservation of wild
birds? The discussion will open with the comments of three ornithologists
with interests in conservation and behaviour. After these opening
comments, the audience is invited to participate by asking questions and
contributing their own comments and ideas. The discussion will be
monitored in order to keep the content focused.
Topics likely to be covered include: Habitat related issues, response to
predators, imprinting/learning,
sexual selection, captive breeding practices, traits that make birds
susceptible to extinction, and more...
Panel participants will be:
Dr. Jim Davis, Editor
Interpretive Birding Bulletin
Dr. Darryl Jones
Faculty of Environmental Science
Griffith University, Qld
Dr. Jeremy Thompson
Environmental Protection Agency
Senior Principle Conservation Officer
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