Local 'birdman' documents more than 200 bird species in his community: 'This is where my life sort of began'

Local 'birdman' documents more than 200 bird species in his community: 'This is where my life sort of began'

A 78-year-old has put his passion for birdwatching to work, documenting over 200 species.  As ABC News reported, Geoff Looney has lived in Menindee, a remote west region of New South Wales, Australia, for 50 years. Over that time, he has explored the local lake system and recorded 209 bird species. For Looney, Menindee holds a special place in his heart.  "This is where my life sort of began," he told ABC. "I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.…