A colony of pelicans in a northern Queensland lagoon, showing the rearing of chicks from egg to fledgling. Other species living in the lagoon are seen briefly, and the need for protection of these birds is emphasised.
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Collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011892
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Environmental aspects
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Birds - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)