Frontiers in South African Ornithology: Conference announcement and call for paper/poster titles and abstracts

FRONTIERS IN SOUTH AFRICAN ORNITHOLOGY CONFERENCE
PINE LODGE, PORT ELIZABETH
15–16 MARCH 2012

Invited speakers include Professor Andrew McKechnie on climate change implications for bird conservation in South Africa, and Dr Mandy Ridley on Southern Pied Babbler sociobiology.

The conference is co-organised by BirdLife South Africa and the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, with a special emphasis on showcasing cutting-edge student research.

Birdwatchers, citizen scientists and conservationists are encouraged to attend, as this conference is not only aimed at the professional ornithologist. The event is hosted by BirdLife Eastern Cape.

Call for paper/poster titles and abstracts

Please start preparing your proposed paper/poster titles and a short abstract (max. 500 words).  Proposals for discussion/debate, outings, and demonstrations may be sent to Dr Hanneline Smit at conservation@birdlife.org.za.

Flock

The conference precedes flock 2012, BirdLife South Africa’s AGM, which is being organised and hosted by BirdLife eastern Cape, on 17 and 18 March at the same venue. Keep visiting www.birdlife.org.za for information about flock 2012, Port Elizabeth 2012.

The Annual Gathering of Members of BirdLife South Africa as well as details of birding activities and popular talks and outings that will take place during the weekend. 

More information will be provided on www.birdlife.org.za and www.fitzpatrick.uct.ac.za

Downloads

Conference Announcement [PDF]
Registration Form [MSWord]