John Hobbs (ornithologist)
John Nelson Hobbs | |
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Born | 1923 London, England |
Died | 31 October, 1990 (aged 66-67) |
Known for | involvement with Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union |
John Nelson Hobbs (1923 – October 31, 1990) was a
Early life
Hobbs was born in
Career
Hobbs served as a New South Wales police officer until 1980, based in a succession of country towns, including Dareton, Finley, Buronga, Katoomba, Kyogle, Nowra, and Narrandera.[3] During this period, he developed an amateur interest in ornithology and made detailed studies of local birdlife, including the article "The birds of south-west New South Wales."[4] Hobbs' interest in ornithology also extended into his law enforcement career; he diligently prosecuted illegal bird trappers and shooters in the districts where he was serving.[3] Fellow ornithologist A.K. Morris later described Hobbs during this period as "a large blond police officer with a Kentish accent, bright blue eyes and a wry sense of humour."[3]
In 1980, Hobbs retired to Dareton in the south-west of the state, where he studied reed-warblers and small passerines.[3] He served on the Records Appraisal Committee of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (RAOU) from 1975 to 1989,[2] as well as contributing prolifically to the RAOU's Nest Record Scheme.[3] Hobbs published his ornithological research in Australian Birds, The Australian Bird Watcher, British Birds, Corella and Emu.[1]
Death and legacy
In October 1990, while on a birding trip to
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Ian Rowley (1991) "Obituary: J.N. Hobbs" Emu, 91(3): 194 - 194.
- ^ a b c "Hobbs, John N. (1920 - 1990)". Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Morris, A.K. (December 1991). "Obituary: John Hobbs (1920-1990)". The Australian Bird Watcher. 14 (4): 152–153.
- doi:10.1071/MU961021.
- ^ Birdlife Australia. Archived from the originalon 24 February 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2023.