Archibald James Campbell
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Archibald James Campbell (1853–1929) was an Australian civil servant in the Victorian, later the Australian federal, customs service, as well as an amateur ornithologist. He was one of the principal founders of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
(RAOU) in 1901 and served as its President in 1909 and 1928. He was also a founder of the Victorian Wattle Club (1899), the Bird Observers Club (1905), and was active in the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria
. He authored Nests and Eggs of Australian Birds, published in 1900.
Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union
The Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, also known as Birds Australia, was founded in 1901 to promote the study and conservation of the native bird species of Australia and adjacent regions. This makes it Australia's oldest national birding association. It is also Australia's largest...
(RAOU) in 1901 and served as its President in 1909 and 1928. He was also a founder of the Victorian Wattle Club (1899), the Bird Observers Club (1905), and was active in the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria
Field Naturalists Club of Victoria
The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria is an Australian natural history and conservation organisation.It was founded in May 1880 by a group of nature enthusiasts that included Thomas Pennington Lucas. Charles French and Dudley Best. It is the oldest conservation group in Victoria...
. He authored Nests and Eggs of Australian Birds, published in 1900.