Mike Connor documents 153 bird species, aiding ecological research at Birrarrung Park
Mike Connor documented 153 bird species during 800 visits to Birrarrung Park over 40 years. His invaluable notebooks revealed population changes and environmental shifts, contributing significantly to ecological research. Emeritus Professor Andrew Bennett highlighted the rarity and importance of such long-term observations, emphasizing their impact on understanding climate change and urban park conservation.
How does this story land?
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · ABC News – Top stories · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 16 Jul 2026, 18:30 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 18:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Top stories. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- NDIS fails individuals needing substantial support, raising concerns over its effectiveness
- Australia's highest-paid chief executives revealed
- Fair Work Commission alters Sophie Mirabella’s caseload after police charges
- NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0
- Queensland Tribunal rules police watch house conditions violate children's rights
- Police fear ‘worst day care paedophile’ targeted remote Indigenous community