Person

Morley, Craig

Occupation
Ornithologist

Summary

Craig Morley is a keen ornithologist with a considerable knowledge of the birds of the Geelong area. He participated in many bird surveys. Among the species he has observed over extended periods are the Pied Currawong, spoonbills, Australian hobbies and the Orange-Bellied Parrot. Information Morley has collated on local birds has had a significant impact on conservation efforts, including the preservation of the Moorlap Saltworks as essential habitat for Australian and migratory shorebirds. Morley has been a member of the Geelong Field Naturalists' Club and Birds Australia for many years. His contributions include organising excursions, seven years as Editor of the Geelong bird report and significant contributions to the Atlas of Australian Birds. In 2021 Morley was awarded the Australian Natural History Medallion.

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Chronology

2009 - 2016
Career position - Editor, Geelong bird report
2019 -
Award - Life Member, Geelong Field Naturalists' Club
2020
Award - Australian Natural History Medallion, Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Campbell, Maxwell, '2020 Australian Natural History Medallion: Craig Morley', The Victorian naturalist, 138 (2) (2021), 61-4. Details

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Created: 8 April 2022

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