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2004 Max Walters
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Gail Hill is a
naturalist, which means that she studies animals
in their wild state. As an associate editor and
photographer, Gail has been a member of the team
that produced Interpretive Birding—an
international science magazine for birders. Over
the past eight years she has had a number of
articles and photographs accepted for
publication in this magazine. Currently Gail is
involved in editing the website Terra Naturalist
(formerly Interpretive Birding) and supplying
photographs for some forthcoming books about
bird behaviour.
Gail has been observing animals for many years
with an interpretive perspective at sites
throughout Australia, Europe,North America, New
Zealand and some South Pacific islands.
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participated in scientific surveys, e.g. of the
endangered Rufous Scrub-bird and the Ground
Parrot and in an extended faunal audit at Sturt
National Park in New South Wales, Australia. She
has also participated in live trapping sessions
at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve via Maleny,
Queensland and frog audits in the nearby Mary
River Valley. She has studied avian biology at
Charles Sturt University at Albury, in New South
Wales. In 2003
she purchased a digital SLR camera and has added
photography to her interests. She seeks to capture
the behaviour of the birds that she writes about.
Gail is
a member of
Queensland Ornithological
Society Inc.,
Bird Observers Club of
Australia,
Faunawatch,
Servas and
Help Exchange
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She also hosts
domestic and international visitors for
Birding Pal,
an
international contact club for bird enthusiasts.
Testimonials:
Gail's fascination
with bird behaviour is contagious, and there
is no cure for the condition. Spend an hour
in the bush with her and you'll be hooked
on birds. Don't say I didn't warn you, but
go with her anyway. You'll find it a delightful
experience.
Jill Dening, Sunshine Coast, Queensland,
26º51'S 152º56'E |
Gail
Hill knows the birds of Queensland by sight
and sound. Her patience and diligence helps
locate their nests. Gail's enthusiasm and
friendly demeanor make birding with her a
memorable experience.
Richard Norton, Los Angeles, CA. |
The concepts presented by Bimbimbie Ornithological
Services have been inspired by Dr. Wm. James Davis
principal editor of Interpretive Birding
— a science magazine for birders. Thanks
Jim for your friendship, patient tutelage and
guidance.
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