The State of Australia’s Birds 2007 – Birds in a Changing Climate
Since 2003 Birds Australia has produced an annual State of Australia’s Birds report. The reports collate and disseminate information on trends in bird populations to inform Australians of the status of their birds and help bring about improved understanding and better management of the land for birds and other biota. They also provide feedback to the dedicated thousands who volunteer their time and skills to monitor birds.
This year’s report, Birds in a Changing Climate, has been compiled by Penny Olsen for Birds Australia. Climate change is bringing mixed news for Australia’s birds. Some species will benefit, others will be disadvantaged over and above the other long-standing threats they face. We don’t know how quickly birds can adapt to the changes, but we think that many will and we know that some won’t. To facilitate adaptation, connectivity is the catch-cry: reconnecting natural landscapes and habitats and connecting biodiversity to carbon policies and procedures. For further information, see Birds in a Changing Climate.