JS WATSON CONSERVATION AWARDS

Forest and Bird, Volume 17, Issue 4, 1 November 1986, Page 36

JS WATSON CONSERVATION AWARDS

The following awards have been made for 1986: Ross Galbreath — $2000 Ross intends to write a historical study of the beginnings of fauna conservation in New Zealand, with special reference to the establishment of island reserves, particularly Little Barrier Island. At present he is engaged in writing a biography of Sir Walter Buller, pioneer New Zealand ornithologist. Alison Davis — $1500 Alison's research on the N.Z. shore plover is directed to the conservation management of this species. This knowledge should enable shore plover to expand on other islands, and be less vulnerable to extinction. Colin Miskelly — $750 This money will help support Colin during the second field season of his thesis. He is studying the N.Z. snipe on The Snares and South East Island. Canterbury Branch of Forest & Bird have also helped him with their Stocker Scholarship last year. David Allen — $750 David is studying the behavioural ecology and aspects of song of the Whitehead on Little Barrier Island, and his thesis will provide a greater understanding of the bird's biology.