What 'The Birdman of Wahroonga' and other historic birdwatchers can teach us about cherishing wildlife
- Written by Russell McGregor, Adjunct Professor of History, James Cook University
ShutterstockUnder the first coronavirus lockdowns, birdwatching increased tenfold in Australia, with much of it done in and near the watchers’ own backyards. And as Melbourne settles into stage 4 restrictions, we’ll likely see this rise again.
The increase in backyard birding is good news for conservation and can help birds recover...





