By Andrew Wood, Blue Wren Subcommittee Convenor 

Dr Holly Parsons, an expert on urban birds, has accepted our invitation to give the Society’s 10th annual biodiversity lecture. Holly is Manager of Priority Sites for Birdlife Australia.

When: Sunday 27 September, 2–3pm, followed by afternoon tea

Where: Glebe Town Hall, Chamber Hall on ground floor 

Title:  The Birds Next Door: Making Cities Work for Wildlife

Holly will cover the species we see in Sydney, the types of birds that do well, those that are less common and actions we can take in our own spaces for birds. She will talk about some case studies such as the Powerful Owl conservation project.  

Bookings:  https://biodiversity_lecture_dr_Holly_Parsons.eventbrite.com.au

Cost: $10 general admission. Free for pensioners, students and children.