ROBERTS

NESTS & EGGS of southern African birds

Warwick Tarboton

AVAILABLE AGAIN AT BOOK STORES and online at www.jacana.co.za

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Exciting News for South African Birders! Access Granted to Cornell Birds of the World Website through the JVBBF

South African birders have received a remarkable opportunity to enhance their knowledge and passion for birds. Thanks to successful negotiations between the John Voelcker Bird Book Fund (JVBBF) and the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology, access to the esteemed Cornell Birds of the World website has been granted to South African birders. The JVBBF is in turn providing all the new Roberts 8 content to the website.

The John Voelcker Bird Book Fund, spearheaded by a dedicated group of business people and scientists, plays a crucial role in advancing the field of ornithology in southern Africa. This fund operates with a genuine commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and the promotion of ornithology in the regionby the production of high-quality Roberts Bird Books and related products.. The current trustees are Ingrid Weiersbye, Andrew McKechnie, Nicolette Forbes, Duncan McKenzie, and Guy Upfold and these people willingly devote their time and expertise to further the interests of birding in South Africa.

The Cornell Birds of the World website is widely recognized as a comprehensive and authoritative resource in the field of ornithology. With this newfound access, South African birders are provided with an invaluable tool to deepen their understanding of birds, their behavior, habitats, and conservation. The website offers a vast collection of information, including detailed species accounts, multimedia resources, and research findings from Cornell Lab of Ornithology and various renowned ornithological experts and now including the Roberts content.

By granting South African birders access to this esteemed resource, the John Voelcker Bird Book Fund and Cornell Lab of Ornithology have paved the way for birders in the region to expand their knowledge and appreciation of birds.

The dedication of the John Voelcker Bird Book Fund trustees, along with the collaboration with Cornell Lab of Ornithology, exemplifies the importance of partnerships in advancing scientific knowledge and promoting conservation efforts.