Hi, Continuing on (and as promised), a quick video of Cassowary. I’ll be putting something more substantial together later. http://bird-o.com/2010/07/01/cassowary/ I had a question about the Canon 550D from Russell. Yes, a great bit of kit. Nice to have digital video in an SLR and to all intent and purpose, just as good as the … Read more
Geoff McDonald, who was with Clive Minton & Susan Taylor when this plover later ID’d as a Semi-palmated was discovered, advises that it was not seen when he was banding there on Monday 28 June. I suspect that the banders were concentrating on catching the waders on the isolated sand bar rather than looking for … Read more
Lewin’s Rail generally aren’t seen at Mt St Joseph pond in winter because of the water levels. I did see one a few weeks ago crossing a path, but there are enough dog walkers coming through that I think that spot will just be frustrating. John Barkla reported one on Skeleton Ck behind the Sanctuary … Read more
This morning I saw the Hooded Plover at the usual spot on the Noosa River north shore, seen from the vicinity of the big fixed telescope on the south shore (the third bench to the east of the scope). It was by no means easy to find. I was there for more than an hour … Read more
Hi all, Here’s the latest monthly wrap-up for my Hunter Big Year in which I’m attempting to see 333 species within the confines of the Hunter Region in one year. Please excuse the subliminal (and somewhat awful) pun towards the end of the piece. — The onset of winter was always going … Read more