Ep 5, Birdwatching and Conservation with Luke


How does a passion for birds turn into real conservation action? Teenage conservationist and birdwatcher Luke shares his journey into conservation, along with birdwatching stories and ideas for helping nature around you.



Luke

Luke is an 18 year old birdwatcher who has had a passion for nature and wildlife since a young age. He enjoys photography and contributes to many conservation efforts including the protection of orangutans and Orange-bellied Parrot. He is currently on the Zoos Victoria youth advisory panel.


Episode Gallery

Leucistic Magpie, Credit: Luke

Links

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary

Healesville Sanctuary

Aussie Bird Count

Next-gen Hills Naturalists Podcast Episode 1: Helmeted Honeyeaters

Wilsons Promontory National Park

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Recording on Xeno-canto:XC749071

Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo recording on Xeno-canto: XC935512