An Atlas of the Birds of NSW & the ACT, Volume 1

An Atlas of the Birds of NSW & the ACT provides a comprehensive inventory and distributional analysis of the birds of New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and the waters of the western Tasman Sea. The New South Wales Bird Atlassers (NSWBA) was formed in late 1981 and its principal aims are to determine the distribution of birds in NSW, monitor their status on a continuing basis and promote better public awareness and understanding of birds. In an exceptional and entirely voluntary expression of concern for the welfare of birds of NSW and the ACT, a great many people willingly and enthusiastically participated in this project, gathering the essential data of many millions of records.

An Atlas of the Birds of NSW & the ACT, Volume 1 is the first of three volumes. Volume 1 presents information on the 183 species of resident and migrant birds from the Emu to the Plains-wanderer. Later volumes will cover the remaining species. Details for each bird include current distribution, breeding distribution, seasonal and historical range changes and current status. Some analysis is also provided on breeding season and changes in reporting over time. These findings are a baseline against which future changes and the effectiveness of conservation measures can be evaluated and they confirm the need to continue the work of the NSWBA.

Volume 2 available (Stock ID 23812), Volume 3 available (Stock ID 23818)