No birding experience is necessary to participate in this survey, which has been held on the second Sunday in August of each year since 1982 at Barren Grounds Nature Reserve. The purpose is to monitor the Ground Parrot population within the reserve and to assess the species' ecology, particularly in relation to areas of burnt and unburnt heathland. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a conservation project, a chance to meet the wardens of Barren Grounds Bird Observatory, researchers from Wollongong University and other dedicated, happy people wanting to do their thing for the birds. People are simply required to walk in as straight a line as possible in a row, counting the birds as they fly up from the heath and watching where they land so that they are not counted a second time. Simple as that! Meet at 9 am at the main car-park or call Jenny Smith or Raoul Boughton on (02) 4236 0195 or email barren.grounds@bigpond.com for more details.