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Gail Hill is an avian
naturalist which means that she studies birds
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
accepted for publication in this magazine. Currently
her involvement is in editing and indexing past
volumes, editing the online magazine and
supplying photographs for some upcoming books
about bird behaviour.
Gail
has been observing birds for many years with an
interpretive perspective at sites throughout Australia,
North America, New Zealand and some South Pacific
islands.
She
has participated in scientific surveys e.g. the
endangered Rufous Scrub-bird, Ground Parrot and
in an extended faunal audit at Sturt National
Park in New South Wales, Australia. She has studied
avian biology at Charles Sturt University at Albury,
in New South Wales, Australia.
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| 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 Birds
Australia, Queensland
Ornithological Society Inc., Bird
Observers Club of Australia,
Faunawatch,
Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland Gympie
Camera Club,
Servas and Noosa
Parks Association. She
also hosts domestic and international visitors
for Birding
Pal, an
international bird enthusiast’s contact
club.
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.
Special thanks
to
Annie and Penny Hill — two very special
daughters who make my life richer
James, Peter and Robert Hill — the sons
who help to keep me balanced
Roberto Byrnes for friendship and exceptional
editorial review
John and Sandra Lankaster for friendship, feedback
and support
Jeff and Gill Amess for friendship and content
review
Robert McArthur and Max Walters for friendship
and photographic guidance
Marilyn Rose for friendship and her unquestionable
artistic talent
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