Hi all, Here is the latest update to the report: Sydney pelagic, 12 June, 2010 Weather conditions: Wind SW, swell S; Water temp off shelf 18.4 deg C. Shelf position about 6NM north of the sea mount 1. Wilson’s Storm-Petrel: 1 (over the slick at the shelf) 2. White-faced Storm-Petrel: 1 (over the slick at … Read more
see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/south_asia/10221681.stm [There are a few protected areas in Australia that were established on the basis of the presence of endangered species] =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================
An amendment to the attached posting of 10/05/2010. Regretably the sighting of Gibberbird at Muloorina Station on 27/4/10 is withdrawn.Examination of photos reveals female Orange Chat. Russ Lamb, Maleny,SEQ —– Original Message —– From: Russ Lamb To: BirdingAus Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:59 PM Subject: recent outback SA sightings Have just returned from an … Read more
Hi Birders, I am heading up to Noosa Heads on Saturday to try to find the Hooded Plover amongst other birds. Has anyone seen it since the 21st? What other spots would be good me to see other waders/shorebirds while I am up that way? cheers Glenn McRae Stanthorpe Qld…4380 ============================== To unsubscribe from this … Read more
While we are talking about dead owls, there was an article in today’s Fairfax Press ( http://www.smh.com.au/environment/rats-lord-howes-owls-may-be-sent-home-to-roost-20100622-yvs2.html ) on the Masked Owls that were introduced to LHI and have been thriving on the rat population there – apparently the density of owls is at least ten times that what you would normally find on an … Read more