Boobook

Boobook newsletter 42 (1) was released to BirdLife Australia Raptor Group members in April 2025, presenting an overview of current raptor research, conservation issues, and field observations across Australia.

This edition includes:

• A President’s report highlighting the AGM outcomes, emerging priorities for national raptor monitoring, and concerns around the global spread of avian influenza (H5N1) and its potential implications for Australian raptors

• AGM minutes outlining committee updates, webinar plans, and initiatives to improve coordination and data sharing among raptor researchers

• News and reports including BARG webinars, osprey monitoring initiatives, Australian raptor postage stamps, and upcoming conference opportunities

• Detailed area reports, including an extensive Tasmania report covering recent research on Wedge-tailed Eagles, White-bellied Sea-Eagles, Grey Goshawks, Masked Owls, Peregrine Falcons and broader monitoring programs

• Feature articles such as a review of avian influenza in raptors, studies on raptor prey in Darwin, Black Kites in the ACT, and taxonomic and genetic insights into hawks and owl groups

• Field notes documenting notable predation and behavioural observations from across the country

Previous editions of Boobook can be downloaded by clicking on the link of our BirdLife Australia page.