CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — At the January 2020 annual general meeting of Nature P.E.I., local naturalists Diane Griffin and Rosemary Curley will highlight their experience with an amazing variety of habitats and birds in Australia.
They will also profile a small slice of the 850 Australian bird species from north Queensland to Tasmania, noting in passing some memorable moments with non-birds.
Most bird species seen were endemic to Australia , but some familiar species were also encountered. A guided tour to four endangered species rounded out the expedition.
All are welcome to join the group at the Carriage House, Beaconsfield, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m., to meet them both and learn more about Australia’s unique birdlife.
Griffin and Curley, who are graduates of Acadia University, are long-time members of Nature P.E.I. They have participated in the Maritime Breeding Bird Atlas projects, Christmas Bird Counts and back yard birding. Griffin is currently serving in the Senate of Canada, and Curley is co-author of a recent book on P.E.I. mammals.
