Birds of Australia and the World endure increasing Environmental and Ecological challenges to survive, amidst Global Warming, Development, Habitat Destruction and Human Activity pressures. The Links below, to Australian Bird Groups & Websites and International Bird Groups and Bird Websites are just a few of the wide Educational Resources available about Birds on the Internet.
In Australia, key threatening process to habitats have been listed under the Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 which can be found at ComLaw . Peter Garret’s Homepage has a guide to this important environmental legislation. There are many things that Australians can do to help create better Environments and Ecological Systems so that Australian Birds can enjoy healthier lifestyles and habitats. Learn more about Birds and their Habitats by looking through the following links.
Birds – Global, International Links
- Bird migration – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- HawkWatch International
- Migrating Birds Know no Boundaries
- Oriental Bird Club Image Database _ Welcome
Birds – Australian
- Birds Australia – Books, Image Library, Data Bases, Educational Resources and more
- A YEAR ON THE WING – an online documentary _ LEARNING & DOING
- Bird Observation & Conservation Australia – Appreciation, Education & Conservation of Australian Birds since 1905
- Australian Wetlands & Rivers :- Wetlands and Waterbirds SURVEY – (National Waterbirds Survey) based at University of NSW website – view the survey information so far.
- Bird Facts at Bird Nerd – Australian Birds for Beginners
- Birdata Home – Gateway to Birds Australia, Atlas of Australian Birds, Bird Surveys
- Birds in Backyards -Research Conservation & Education Program for Australian Birds. Join the Survey
- Birdwatching Australia – a Directory for Birds, Clubs, Guides, Tours and Bird References
- Birdwatching in Queensland – A directory of Queensland Bird Information.
- Birds Queensland – Qld Ornithological Society Inc. Website
- Birds Australia Southern Queensland – Conservation Forum 30th May 2009
- Birdwatching Australia – A directory of New South Wales bird information.
- Trevor’s Birding – Trevor’s Bird Blog is full of information & photos of Australian Birds. Based in South Australia, he also travels and gives talks.
- Crows and Ravens
- Peregrine Falcons of Australia
- eremaea.com – bird lists of australia – a nice resource for some local lists of birds
- Birds of Lamington National Park
- Australian Birds :- Wildiaries – Upload photos, collaborate on trip reports, exchange knowledge. Wildiaries is free to join
- Owl Pages – includes OWL sounds and calls
- ABC archives & library services:- wild sounds – sample bird calls
Birds – Related Links
- Totem – Wikipedia
- Corvus – The Raven
- birdclan.org : take the time to follow the many links that this site will take you to – it will be very rewarding!
- Crow Augury
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 List of Threatened Species
- “Memories of tomorrow : Do animals remember the past and plan for the future?” by Professor Nicola Clayton – Development and evolution of higher cognition in animals – paper presented at the Australian Academy of Science – Science at the Shine Dome, Annual Symposium
- Dinosaurs and Birds (ABC Science) – In Depth feature, with ABC Science and Dr Paul Willis
- Stories of our friends the Birds – the Ravenswood family and friends – Blue Mts,NSW,Australia
- Frequently asked questions about crows – USA site about crows, very informative
