Person

Olsen, Gerald Richard (Jerry) (1949 - 2021)

Born
17 July 1949
Died
31 January 2021
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Occupation
Ornithologist and Teacher
Alternative Names
  • Olsen, Jerry (Also known as)

Summary

Jerry Olsen was a prominent raptor and owl researcher, focusing on the ecology, causes of population decline, and conservation of these birds in Australia, particularly around Canberra, and the south east Asian region. He was vocal advocate for the protection of raptors. Species in which he was mainly interested included peregrine falcons, kites, kestrels, the Australian Hobby and the Southern Boobook. He was involved in the rehabilitation of raptors, and in training the birds for projects such as the prevention of bird strikes at airports. His publications including over 150 papers in leading ornithological journals; major books included the award-winning Australian high country owls (2011) and Australian high country raptors (2014). Olsen taught at the University of Canberra, retaining his association after retirement as adjunct in the Institute of Applied Ecology. He was a mentor and supervisor to students and organiser of field surveys. For over 25 years he was the A.C.T. representative on the Australasian Raptor Association (now Birdlife Australia Raptor Group).

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Chronology

1985 - 2011
Career position - A.C.T. representative, Australasian Raptor Association
2012 - 2021
Career position - A.C.T. representative, Birdlife Australia Raptor Group

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Journal Articles

  • Debus, Stephen, 'Vale Jerry Olsen (17 July 1949 - 31 January 2021)', Canberra bird notes, 46 (1) (2021), 98-9. Details
  • Debus, Stephen, 'Obituary: Jerry (Gerald Richard) Olsen', Australian field ornithology, 38 (2021), 113-4. Details
  • Debus, Stephen, 'Jerry (Gerald Richard) Olsen (1948 - 2021): teacher, lecturer, raptor biologist', Corella, 45 (2021), 58. Details
  • Fitzsimons, James, Debus, Stephen and Olsen, Jerry, 'J. N. Hobbs Medal 2016: citation - A. B. (Tony) Rose', Australian field ornithology, 33 (2016), 111. Details

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