Feb 13: Amazing Birds and Mammals of India with Ken Cross

Ken Cross has just returned from his sixth birding trip to India. What is it about this country that attracts Ken?  He proclaims, “India is a truly mega-diverse nation, home to more than 1,300 bird species and an extraordinary range of charismatic mammals such as tigers, leopards, and elephants. It is a country of deep history, immense cultural richness, and remarkable natural landscapes.”

Ken Cross is the convenor of BirdLife Sunshine Coast, an enthusiastic world birder and a happily retired secondary school teacher. He has led birding tours across Australia and internationally, including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Canada, the USA, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia, Spain and the United Kingdom.

In this presentation, Ken will take an in-depth look at the birds, mammals, and habitats of India, along with personal experiences from the field.  Come along to Friday Environment Forum on February 13th to learn why Ken keeps returning. Be warned: by the end, you may find yourself inspired to join him on his next Indian safari!

Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10-10:25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.  

Join the bird observers at 8:30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.