Those little blue balls with legs are called Superb Fairywrens, one of Australia's favourite birds. Dr Holly Kirk shares her research and her love of Royal Park in Melbourne.

Dr Holly Kirk is an urban ecologist working in the Interdisciplinary Conservation Science Group at RMIT University. Holly’s research investigates how animals move around their environment and how we can use this knowledge to improve things for both people and nature in cities. She works on several projects that aim to make sure nature is being remembered when we design urban places. Holly loves spending time in nature, and is never happier than when helping other people find things to be excited about in their local parks, gardens or yards. 

Links:

* Superb City Wrens - www.superbcitywrens.com

* Holly on Facebook - @holly.kirk

* Holly on Twitter - @HollyKirk

* Holly on Instagram - @ilex06

* Holly on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/holly-kirk-498443190/

* ICON Science - www.icon-science.org

* Friends of Royal Park Facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/159966894096868/

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* Website - weekendbirder.com

* Instagram - @weekend.birder

* Facebook - @weekend.birder

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