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Habitat Network - small bird habitat specialist
Kurtis Lindsay
PROFILE
Kurtis Lindsay is completing his Honours in conservation biology at Macquarie University. His study focused on
the habitat requirements of the threatened White-fronted Chat, a small songbird that inhabits salt marsh
and is now very rare in the Sydney area.
His main interests are wildlife research, conservation and management but he has a particular passion for terrestrial birds.
He believes his interests stem from his fourth birthday when he was given his first bird book, A Field Guide to
The Birds of Australia by Ken Simpson and Nicholas Day.
During his childhood and teenage years, he was an active member of the Cumberland Bird Observers Club and
casually volunteered in the bird department at the Australian Museum.
In addition to his work with The Habitat Network, Kurtis volunteers for Birds Australia Southern NSW & ACT
and likes to get his hands dirty in local
conservation initiatives and bush care. He has previously volunteered at Taronga Zoo and the Earth
Sactuaries Foundation (now known as FAME).
Currently Kurtis is employed as a research scientist cadet with the Defence Science and Technology
Organisation where he studies spatial distribution patterns in Beaked Whale strandings.
Kurtis's involvement with the Habitat Network has included assisting in the development and implementation of
different facets of the Ryde/Hunter's Hill small bird project. His main contributions have included project planning,
bird surveys and mapping. He also assists in leading the "Twilight Twitter" bird walks. These walks have proven to be
popular and educational for
people of all ages who are interested in the Habitat Network and small birds, bird watching or learning about their local
environment in general.
You can contact Kurtis via the Habitat Network by emailing info@iewf.org
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