National Landcare Legends Honour Roll


Hunter Bird Observers Club

As we celebrate 35 years of Landcare Australia and landcare as a national movement, we would like to recognise the many individuals or groups that have made a significant contribution to caring for our environment across Australia for generations to come.

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Formed in 1976, the Hunter Bird Observers Club (HBOC) is the largest club in the Hunter Region that caters specifically for those with an interest in bird life in its natural habitat. The Club has two objectives: 
 
To encourage and further the study and conservation of Australian birds and their habitat 
 
To encourage bird observing as a leisure-time activity 
 
With over 350 members, the club encompasses people of all ages and levels of experience. It is a highly active club with a full calendar of events, a bimonthly newsletter, focus on research (field studies) and conservation.  
 
Many HBOC members are active Landcarers and likewise, HBOC conducts bird surveys at several Landcare sites in the Hunter region to help assess how those areas are responding as regenerated bird habitat.
 
For over 30 years, the Hunter Bird Observation club has been collecting avian data through observations and methodical monthly surveys of endangered Shorebirds/Waders. This group serves as the 'knowledge keepers' of birding in the Hunter Region, conducting On-ground conservation work and continuous community engagement. The data they collect is utilised by organisations across Australia, including National Parks & Wildlife Services and Local Landcare Services, to inform and guide threatened species management. 

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