RFI Rarotonga

Fellow birding-aus-ers, Life is very tough when you are required to travel to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands on business. As I now face this “unpalatable” prospect I would appreciate any tips on birding there. I’ve downloaded a trip report from Bruce Wedderburn from February this year, which has given me some tips, & have … Read more

Princess Parrots issue

And the species is so common in captivity anyway…………. So easy to see………. To the extent that it would be watched on a twitch, do we really learn that much more useful, to contribute to its welfare? Or in a case like this, why not fund just one or two people to go there and … Read more

Princess Parrots issue

And the species is so common in captivity anyway…………. So easy to see………. To the extent that it would be watched on a twitch, do we really learn that much more useful, to contribute to its welfare? Or in a case like this, why not fund just one or two people to go there and … Read more

Princess Parrots issue

And the species is so common in captivity anyway…………. So easy to see………. To the extent that it would be watched on a twitch, do we really learn that much more useful, to contribute to its welfare? Or in a case like this, why not fund just one or two people to go there and … Read more

Cheap pelagics – no parrots

Hi all This may be of interest to some of the more keen pelagic birders out there or at least the ones who don’t like small boats! http://www.pocruises.com.au/Pages/3-days-sale.aspx I think it starts at 07.00 Sat morning – tomorrow. Have to say that pelagic birding from a ship with cabin service, restaurant, bars and disco is … Read more