This film tells the story of the foundation and growth of the Gould League of Birdlovers, who study, watch and protect native birds. Photography by Harry Malcolm with majority of bird shots by Norman Chaffer. Commentary by David Low.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
501212
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Bird watchers
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Birds, Protection of - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Birds, Protection of - Societies, etc.
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New South Wales
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)