Highlights from our trip to Northern QLD, 3rd to 16th October, 2010: Sun, 10/03 Cairnsarea to Davies & Tinaroo/Emerald Creek Mon, 10/04 Davies Creek to Artemis/Musgrave Station Tue, 10/05 Artemis/Musgrave Stationto IronRange Wed, 10/06 IronRange Thu, 10/07 IronRange Fri, 10/08 Iron Range Sat, 10/09 IronRangeto Lakefield NP Sun, 10/10 Lakefield NP Mon, 10/11 Lakefield NP … Read more
Recently back from driving/birding holiday to North Queensland, away for 20 days.First extended trip that didn’t produce a lifer, despite trying hard for Zitting Cisticola I couldn’t convince myself I saw it (many thanks to Ivor Preston and Tony Ashton for excellent sites, and tips on identification—-obviously easier to confidently ID in breeding season for … Read more
Hi all, Flying over to Norfolk Island on Wednesday to set up 3 high resolution IP surveillance cameras for a study on Sooty Terns. 3 study sites have been chosen on Phillip Island (7km off the coast of Norfolk). Each camera will be connected wirelessly to a common access point which in turn is connected … Read more
Hi All, There is a Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike nest in a tree in front of the Art Gallery on North Terrace Adelaide. It contains two almost fully fledged chicks. Both adult birds are in attendance. Is it unusual for this species to nest in the heart of the city? Alana ============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing … Read more
Hi all, After a few weeks of failed attempts I finally got to Echuca this week to have a look at the Mighty Murray River full of water. It really was a special sight as it swirled past my feet within a metre or so of the top of the bank. Rest assured that photos … Read more