  Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Rhodes, David Date: 1960 - Description: A collection of birds eggs of Flinders Island birds made by David Rhodes in the days when bird egg collecting was an acceptable hobby. Includes all the common land and coastal species. In the1980's David was fined one dollar by Parks & Wildlife (or equivalent organisation) and he and his two Tasmanian fellow collectors were made Honorary Zoologists - a condition was that collections go to a Museum when the owners died. David donated his collection to Furneaux Museum in 1980's (before his death). Included with the collection is the pipe used to blow the eggs. Format: realia Titles: Rhodes Birds Egg Collection Subjects: birds' eggs People/Orgs: Rhodes, David Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00033 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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