Twice-annual bird surveys at Witchelina Nature Reserve since 2010, conducted by Birds SA volunteers, have provided valuable insights that support our conservation efforts (and your support) make a difference for local and migratory species.

Dr Philippa Horton, a dedicated Nature Foundation member, Birds SA committee member, and editor of SA Ornithologist, has participated in these bird surveys over the years. Her passion for birds was sparked in the 1970s during a family holiday and led to a PhD in zoology and a career in ornithology research.

Philippa’s presentation shared the processes used for the bird surveys, including data compilation and use, the quantity and types of species identified, including a brief look at some threatened and Rare species.

Watch the webinar recording to gain valuable insights from Philippa about her fifteen years of bird surveys at Witchelina Nature Reserve and learn how they support conservation efforts.

In the presentation, Philippa refers to a previous webinar by Professor Mike Letnic regarding his research at Witchelina and the brown food web, which can be seen here.

Watch the webinar recording below.