>From the Field Naturalists' Association.......
The November edition of the Field Natter includes information about Ian Fraser's presentation on the origins of Australian birds' names. All welcome!
This is a chance to enjoy Ian's inimitable style and magnificent photographs from decades of bringing natural history to people of all ages and backgrounds.
MEETING—THURSDAY 5 November 7:30 pm Australian National University
Gould Seminar Room, Building 116, Daley Road, ANU, ACT
How Australian birds got
English names
Speaker: Ian Fraser
Recently Ian Fraser co-authored with Jeannie Gray Australian Bird Names; a complete guide.
In this talk he outlines and explores the various sources of the names we take for granted – Indigenous words, old English ones, names from other languages, names that arose spontaneously among early colonists and others deliberately coined by professional
ornithologists. History, etymology and quite a bit of fun.
Parking is available diagonally opposite the building's entrance.
Best wishes,
Rosemary
