McGregor, Russell (2020) What 'The Birdman of Wahroonga' and other historic birdwatchers can teach us about cherishing wildlife. The Conversation, 6 August 2020.

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Abstract

Since the turn of the 20th century, when birdwatching as a hobby began in Australia, birders have cherished the birds in their backyards as much as those in outback wilds. Birdwatchers admired wild birds anywhere, for one of their big motivations was — and is — to experience and conserve the wild near home.

Item ID:	64347
Item Type:	Article (Commentary)
Keywords:	birdwatching; conservation; urban nature; Harry Wolstenholme
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Date Deposited:	17 Sep 2020 00:59
FoR Codes:	21 HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY > 2103 Historical Studies > 210303 Australian History (excl Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History) @ 100%
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