Be a good mate to wild birds and other birdwatchers. This episode is about some of the basic ethical practices you should be mindful of when birdwatching.

Golo Maurer has been involved in ecological research and conservation for about 20 years. He has enjoyed a broad career in ornithological research and has contributed to scientific and conservation projects on six continents. He has also taught at the University of Birmingham and at Charles Sturt University. As BirdLife Australia’s Citizen Science Program Leader, Golo supports volunteers and the broader community to become more involved in bird conservation projects.

Links:

* Ethical Birdwatching Guidelines poster - www.networkbirdlife.org/home/birdlife-australias-ethical-birdwatching-guidelines-updated-and-ready-for-summer

* Golo’s research - www.researchgate.net/profile/Golo-Maurer-2

* Birddata - birdata.birdlife.org.au

* BirdLife Australia on Facebook - @BirdlifeAustralia

* BirdLife Australia on Instagram - @BirdlifeOz

* BirdLife Australia on Twitter - @BirdlifeOz

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