Bird Surveys & Studies
As modification of the natural environment increases across urban and semi-rural Australia, fragmentation of bush and wetland habitat is on the rise. This makes understanding the composition and values of fauna and flora and appropriate management a higher priority. Decision making must be underpinned by stringent, accurate and appropriate surveys and reporting.
Preparing to release a Common Greenshank, Broome WA. © 2005 Ricki Coughlan. Press image to enlarge.
Ensure that your activities measure up
With their high visibility and sensitivity to environmental conditions, birds are an excellent indicator of the state of your local environment.
In many cases, development projects may impact upon bird species which are protected under State or Federal legislation and, in some instances, with international agreements to which Australia is a signatory.
Appropriate surveying and reporting informs robust advice, which can help you to arrive at favourable outcomes for all parties and advise you appropriately when evaluating Development Applications and other processes which may alter habitats.
As the health of your local environment is a significant factor for the wellbeing of your local community, your efforts in this regard will be well rewarded on many levels.
My on-the-ground experience with birds and work with Local Government not only adds significant weight to my skills in field Ornithology but assures that we can work together in a highly effective manner.
Contact me for more information on how we can work together to improve your local environment.
Recent projects include:
Bird Surveys of all council reserves in the Pittwater Local Government Area
Monitoring nesting Ospreys during and after dredging of Narrabeen Lakes
Current research project
Limpet predation by Ruddy Turnstones on rocky headlands