Tim Low: Science in the Pub

role,” said Seamus.

“Again, I knew I had come this far, I thought, ‘how much further could I go?’

“So I would read every night and then I practiced my writing.”

Seamus lasted with Totally Wild for 3 years until he decided to leave to follow a growing passion for radio.

“I moved to Melbourne to be the next big thing in radio, but nobody cared and I felt rejected,” he said.

“I had to be resilient or I would fall into depression.” on the remarkable significance of Australia in the study of birdlife. Tim, a leading expert in the field, highlighted our region as the epicentre of birdsong evolution, highlighting the diversity and uniqueness of Australian avian species.

So Seamus kept a gratitude journal, listing things he was grateful for and what he knew he was good at.

“Just because I was different didn’t make me less than,” he said.

Tim Low’s Birdsong event was finally made possible thanks to the generous seed funding provided by Inspiring Australia through the Northern Rivers Science Hub, with co-contribution from Council, Big Scrub Rainforest Conservancy and Richmond Landcare.

Big Scrub Rainforest Conservancy Vice president Mark Dunphy opened the talk by outlining the impact on birds in our region since European settlement.

Toasted TV on Channel 10 after he left school, however, his tics were obvious and when threatened with losing the job before he started he knew he had two options.

“One, I could quit, as it was too hard,” Seamus said.

“Or two, go for it.

Seamus was four years with Toasted TV before becoming a reporter on the kids’ show Totally Wild.

“When I got the job with Totally Wild, I had concerns as I couldn’t read and write properly which was a problem with a journalism

Eventually breaking into the breakfast radio world, Seamus now hosts a radio program on the Sunshine Coast, while also travelling the country to share his experiences in schools and with corporate organisations.

“Tourette Syndrome is not a setback, it is something to manage,” he said.

“You can turn your flaw into a superpower.”

Mark touched on the great proliferation of Camphor Laurels within our region as a food source for bird species but also the return of our rainforests thanks to restoration works of the last 40 years.

Renowned bird researcher, Tim Low, led an in-depth talk during this event on bird behaviour across the globe.

Tim’s talk focused on unravelling the fascinating world of bird populations, with particular emphasis

During his presentation, Tim shed light on the Lyrebird which he described as one of the world’s best songbirds. He delved into the intricacies of the Lyrebird’s song, exploring its complexity, range, and its ability to mimic various sounds found in its natural environment. The Lyrebird’s remarkable vocal capabilities serve as a testament to the rich avian biodiversity found in Australia.

The Birdsong event successfully generated a greater appreciation for Australian birdlife, while highlighting the region’s vital role in the study of birdsong evolution and preservation.