Courses may be cancelled if there are insufficient bookings. July 2001 Peter Sandilands Escape to Eyre and become involved in a study of the gradation of bird species between the Eyre Highway and the coast. This course combines bird watching and censusing with an appreciation of the natural environment in a remote location. Participants will visit sites with differing landform and vegetation to confirm data from previous courses. Information gained over the duration of the project will be used to determine whether some species of birds are restricted to particular areas and whether they require special or additional protection.
Winter is an exhilarating time of year to visit and enjoy both the birds and the scenery.
Vi Saffer will utilise trapping and searching techniques in order to introduce these and other fascinating animals to you. Investigate their requirements for survival in this seemingly unlikely habitat. Vi will also be able to provide expert assistance in various aspects of bird study. At Eyre that pleasure is enhanced by the setting. Through the guidance of Perry and Alma, who between them have many years bird banding experience, participants will develop techniques which have regard for the birds welfare while increasing expertise in data gathering.