Michael Stanley Reid Sharland
Michael Stanley Reid Sharland (1899–1987) was an Australian journalist, photographer, author and amateur ornithologist. He was born, and spent most of his life, in Tasmania, though he also lived and worked in Sydney, Melbourne and London. Sharland was very active in ornithological organisations.
Michael Stanley Reid Sharland
- Born
- 1899
- Died
- 1987
- Nationality
- Australia
- Occupation
- ornithologist · journalist · photographer
- Languages
- English
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Michael Stanley Reid Sharland (1899–1987) was an Australian journalist, photographer, author and amateur ornithologist. He was born, and spent most of his life, in Tasmania, though he also lived and worked in Sydney, Melbourne and London. Sharland was very active in ornithological organisations.
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He joined the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (RAOU) in 1921 and served on its Migration Committee 1926–1932, as Branch Secretary or Councillor for New South Wales while living in that state 1934–1941, and as Branch Secretary for Tasmania 1942–1964. He also served as RAOU President 1949–1951. In 1971 he initiated the formation of the Bird Observers Association of Tasmania. A field guide to the birds inhabiting Tasmania and adjacent islands, including the sea birds. Hobart. • 1952 - Stones of a Century. Oldham, Beddome & Meredith: Hobart. • 1958 - Tasmanian Birds. Angus & Robertson: Sydney. • 1963 - Tasmanian Wild Life. A popular account of the furred land mammals, snakes and introduced mammals of Tasmania. Parkville. • 1964 - A Territory of Birds. Adelaide. • 1967 - Birds of the Sun. Angus & Robertson Ltd: Sydney. • 1971 - A Pocketful of Nature. Hobart. • 1976 - " Once Upon a Time in Tasmania..Tasmanian Tales". Hobart. • 1981 - A Guide to the Birds of Tasmania.
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1899
Michael Stanley Reid Sharland was born on 1 January 1899.
1987
Michael Stanley Reid Sharland died on 11 February 1987.
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Michael Stanley Reid Sharland is recorded with the occupation ornithologist. Recorded as ornithologist, journalist and photographer.
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