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June10-cover Birds Australia’s award-winning membership magazine tells the stories of our amazing birdlife, the threats our birds face and the passionate people who care about them.

Published quarterly, in full colour, Wingspan covers a wide range of topics including: profiles on rare and interesting species; conservation issues; Birds Australia projects; where to see birds both here and overseas; book reviews, and just about anything to do with birds and birdwatchers.

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Download the Guidelines if you are interested in contributing to the pages of Wingspan.

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Current Issue

In this issue, we journey south to examine the ever-dwindling population of Tasmania’s gem, the Forty-spotted Pardalote. We also visit Australia’s captivating Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands and experience the world of Birdfairs.

Click on the link below for a read-only PDF of our feature on Tasmania’s endangered Forty-Spotted Pardalote.

Features

A Forty-spot of Trouble
The plight of Tasmania’s Forty-spotted Pardalote is uncovered as Sally Bryant and Chris Tzaros revisit a Wingspan article from 1998.

Orange-bellied Parrot—On a Wing and a Prayer
Samantha Vine discusses Environment Minister Peter Garrett’s announcement about our most endangered parrot.

The Ghost Birds of Norfolk Island
Guy Dutson searches Norfolk Island’s forests and clifftops for echoes of its avian past.

Take me out to the Birdfair
Three birders share their experiences at Birdfairs across the globe. By Sean Dooley, Andrew Stafford and Stephen Moss.

Gallery

Browse some of the spectacular images in the winter issue.