Re: backyard lists

["Bob Whatmough" <>]

The Wildlife Preservation Soc. (GPO Box 3428 Sydney 2001) hold an
annual bird count on New Year's Day (previously Australia Day with
much confusion over public holidays!). They ask people to count 
for an hour (preferably 0700-0800 but not essential), in their
gardens, or in a nearby park (not too big?) if they lack gardens.

They publish annual results in some magazine, with statistics
state by state. If you can track some of these down, you should be
able to rate your garden's ornitho-diversity.

Bob Whatmough
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