The Sunbird is an Australian journal of ornithology published annually by Birds Queensland since March 1970. Its 3537 pages of original text currently span 138 issues over 42 years. The 39 volumes covering 1970 to 2010 contain significant scientific, social and historical articles written by 566 authors about birds and people in Queensland. This is the first summary of its detailed history and current status available to Birds Queensland members and others. The journal is widely read, subscriber-funded and produced by volunteers. Articles are refereed independently to be accepted for publication. From December 2008 [Volume 38(2)] onwards it has been published digitally in the Informit e-Library (www.informit.com.au) and earlier issues will be available online soon. In future many more people will be able to search the entire journal. It is a legacy and a resource for Birds Queensland members and others, past, present and future which we trust will endure, given continuing submission of manuscripts. This editorial, which takes its title from one Sunbird author's comment in 2011, tracks The Sunbird's path through various editorial policies and production milestones.
展开▼
