Wingspan (magazine)
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Wingspan is the quarterly membership magazine
of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
(RAOU). It was first issued in 1991, replacing the RAOU Newsletter. The current (2011) Editor is Sean Dooley.
Wingspan is a glossy colour magazine that contains articles on wild birds and birding in Australasia and adjacent regions. Regular content includes articles on bird identification, biology and conservation, as well as reviews, letters and coverage of the RAOU's projects and membership activities. It is partly supported by advertising, most of which is related to birding, such as for binocular
s and telescope
s, holiday accommodation, and bird touring. It is distributed to RAOU members. It has been repeatedly recognised in the Whitley Awards
, as "Best Periodical" in 2007 and 2008, "Outstanding Periodical" in 2006, "Best Specialist Periodical" in 2000 and 2003, and as "Best Zoological Periodical" in 2001.
Birds Australia also produces a number of other publications as supplements to Wingspan magazine. These are generally circulated to Birds Australia members along with the magazine, and include the annual State of Australia's Birds reports, as well as occasional specialised publications, such as Birds on Farms (2000), Shorebird Conservation in Australia (2002) and Fire and Birds (2005).
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
The Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, also known as Birds Australia, was founded in 1901 to promote the study and conservation of the native bird species of Australia and adjacent regions. This makes it Australia's oldest national birding association. It is also Australia's largest...
(RAOU). It was first issued in 1991, replacing the RAOU Newsletter. The current (2011) Editor is Sean Dooley.
Wingspan is a glossy colour magazine that contains articles on wild birds and birding in Australasia and adjacent regions. Regular content includes articles on bird identification, biology and conservation, as well as reviews, letters and coverage of the RAOU's projects and membership activities. It is partly supported by advertising, most of which is related to birding, such as for binocular
Binocular
Binocular may refer to:* Binocular vision, seeing with two eyes* Binoculars, a telescopic tool* Binocular, a thoroughbred race horse* Binocular , Kevin Rudolf's band that released a self-titled album in 2001....
s and telescope
Telescope
A telescope is an instrument that aids in the observation of remote objects by collecting electromagnetic radiation . The first known practical telescopes were invented in the Netherlands at the beginning of the 1600s , using glass lenses...
s, holiday accommodation, and bird touring. It is distributed to RAOU members. It has been repeatedly recognised in the Whitley Awards
Whitley Awards (Australia)
The Whitley Awards have been awarded annually since 1979 by the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales . They commemorate Gilbert Whitley, an eminent Australian ichthyologist, and are presented for outstanding publications, either printed or electronic, that contain new information about the...
, as "Best Periodical" in 2007 and 2008, "Outstanding Periodical" in 2006, "Best Specialist Periodical" in 2000 and 2003, and as "Best Zoological Periodical" in 2001.
Birds Australia also produces a number of other publications as supplements to Wingspan magazine. These are generally circulated to Birds Australia members along with the magazine, and include the annual State of Australia's Birds reports, as well as occasional specialised publications, such as Birds on Farms (2000), Shorebird Conservation in Australia (2002) and Fire and Birds (2005).