Identification of raptors in flight is particularly challenging due to the usually long distances involved, fleeting times of observation, silhouetted nature of sightings and reliance by too many observers upon colour. Jon believes that size and structure of the body, wings and tail are the keys to identification. He will walk the audience at Friday Environment Forum on August 9 through his identification process using his own collection of photographs. Whilst focussing upon the identification of raptors in flight for the above reasons, identification of raptors at rest will also be covered.
Jon Norling is an avid birdwatcher and bird photographer with special interests in raptors and albatrosses. A member of Birds Queensland since 1997, he has presented to that group on several occasions, including twice on raptor Identification. Jon has observed and photographed all 24 resident species of raptor in Australia.
The forum is at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville on August 9 and starts at 10.30am with morning tea available at 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.
Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.
For more information: www.noosaparks.org.au
