Person

Pedler, Lynn

Born
South Australia, Australia
Occupation
Farmer and Ornithologist

Summary

Lynn Pedler, a farmer in South Australia, joined the South Australian Ornithological Association as a teenager and became expert in the birds of the State's grasslands and arid regions. He is particularly interested in the cryptic and less well-known species. His observations contributed to better understanding of the range, status and conservation biology of these birds, and the rediscovery of some species. Pedler has been involved in recovery and conservation projects, including for the South Australian Government. He has published extensively and contributed hundreds of specimens to the South Australian Museum and other repositories.

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Chronology

1973 -
Career position - Member, South Australian Ornithological Association
1989
Life event - Retired
2015
Award - J. N. Hobbs Memorial Medal, Birdlife Australia

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Journal Articles

  • Paton, David, Copley, Peter, Garnett, Stephen and Joseph, Leo, 'J. N. Hobbs Medal 2015: citation - Lynn Pedler', Australian field ornithology, 32 (2015), 209-10. Details

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