Mini CONGRESS 2021

 “Birdlife and Conservation, Sunshine Coast, Qld”

A full day of presentations about birds, their conservation and conservation initiatives on the Sunshine Coast hosted by Birdlife Australia Sunshine Coast.

Birdlife Australia Sunshine Coast acknowledges the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Peoples as the traditional custodians of the Sunshine Coast, and wishes to pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

WHERE? Maleny Community Hall, Maple Street, Maleny

WHEN?    Sunday, March 28, 2021        

COST? $35 – including morning and afternoon teas. This also includes a raffle ticket for our exclusive bird art prize.

 Attendees MUST register their attendance with Ken Cross via email friarbird43@bigpond.com Registrations will only be taken within the month of March. Numbers are limited. Payment will be taken in cash on the day upon arrival.

Covid 19 restrictions are still in place so there will be limited and spaced seating plus controls regarding catering.

 AGENDA – MARCH 28, 2021

8-00am – Arrivals and Registrations

9am - Welcome – Ken Cross [Sunshine Coast Birdlife Australia – sub-branch Convenor]

9-15 - “Pelagic Birds and Birding – A southern Queensland Perspective” – Nikolas Haass

10-15 – Morning Tea

10-45 - Tim Siggs – Australian Bird Video Collection - Bird videography and Film –

11 - 15 –  “The history of Birdwatching in Australia”  - Russell McGregor

12 -15  – Lunch    BYO or take advantage of the variety of local catering places in main street, Maleny.

1-15  – 2-30 pm –– ‘Sunshine Coast Conservation Futures’ – John Birbeck and Ken Cross

2-30 – 3-00pm – ‘Birdlife Australia Southern Queensland – Future Plans and Priorities’ – Judith Hoyle [BASQ – Convenor]

3-00 – 4pm – Afternoon Tea, Raffle draws and Close [and clean up!]

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS OF THE mini CONGRESS

Judith Hoyle is the Convenor of Birdlife Southern Queensland, a position she has held for some years.  She leads a dynamic team, committed to the conservation of birds and their habitats in South East Queensland. In between her commitments to BSQ, she coordinates the annual Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary bird survey for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy.

 

John Birbeck is the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Principal Environment Officer for Development Assessment. He has a deep understanding and knowledge of the native plants, Regional Ecosystems and birdlife of the coast. John’s long career has left a legacy of parks, revegetation areas and conservation covenants throughout the coast. John remains optimistic about the possibilities of conservation action. 

 

Ken Cross is a teacher, a birder and the Convenor for Birdlife Australia on the Sunshine Coast. He is committed to encouraging people to learn about wildlife, engage in birding and contribute to conservation efforts. Recently he has started a Birding Tour company, Australian Birding Safaris in an effort to reduce his classroom time…

 

Russell McGregor is an Adjunct Professor of History in the College of Arts, Society and Education. Before his retirement in 2014, he taught modern world history, Australian history and historiographic theory at James Cook University. His most recent book, Idling in Green Places: A Life of Alec Chisholm, tells the story of a pioneer conservationist who once ranked among Australia's most popular nature writers. It was shortlisted for the 2020 National Biography Awards. Russell is a keen and committed bird watcher and conservationist. He has combined his two loves of birding and history and now researches and writes on subjects in this field.

 

Tim Siggs is a passionate birder and film maker. For over five years he has maintained an online collection of HD footage of Australian birds – The Australian Bird Video Collection. His intention is to grow the variety of species and behaviour recorded for the enjoyment and education of Australians. Enjoy a variety of his film clips of birds at http://timsiggs.com/

 

 Nikolas Haass is a Professor at The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute/Translational Research Institute and Adjunct Associate faculty member at the Centenary Institute. His main area of specialty is concerned with melanoma research. He is also, importantly, a ‘mad-keen’ birder interested in everything that moves but has a special interest in seabirds. He is a member of Birdlife Australia Rarities Commmittee [BARC].

 

BIRD PAINTING RAFFLE PRIZE SUPPLIED BY..

 

Located on Reserve Street in Pomona QLD, This Bird is a working art studio, floristry and shop full of fun, unique and colourful items created by Tia Carrigan.​