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Victorian Wader Study Group

The Victorian Wader Study Group (VWSG) began its activities in 1975. The VWSG’s primary objective is to conduct a long-term comprehensive study of waders and terns throughout Victoria. This is achieved primarily through capture and release of birds at key high tide roosts.

The VWSG is a non-profit organisation and is made up of around 140 volunteers.

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Vale Dr David Hollands

Author and long term VWSG member Dr David Hollands passed away on Thursday 12th June. Doctor, Naturalist, Writer and Wildlife Photographer, David Hollands was born in England and educated at Oundle School and Birmingham University. David and Margaret (deceased) came to Australia in 1961 and settled in Orbost in Gippsland. In 2015, he was awarded…

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