Hello David and Bill I recall visiting a property a few years ago on the western side of Leslie Dam, approximately ten kilometres west of Warwick, and coming across a party of White-winged Fairy-Wren. It may just be a similar distance from Brisbane as those you mention. Surprisingly close! Regards,Michael Wood David Taylor wrote:”Thats very … Read more
Interesting too that the shot should be taken of a bird on a mangrove tree! Not that this is a determining factor! ============================== 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 ==============================
Hello all. I’ve just been looking at the Wikipedia page for Forest Kingfisher. There are two photos on the right hand side. I reckon the one at the bottom is a Collared Kingfisher: sea-green on the back rather than blue; relatively large bill. Does anyone agree with me? See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_Kingfisher Cheers Steve Murray =============================== To … Read more
…and first group for the year above my house in Turramurra, northern Sydney, this afternoon (13 Nov) at 3:45pm. 5 birds, quite low, “cruising” rather than flying at high speed. (Warm day – high 20s – some cloud but no storms. bit of breeze). Looking at my 13 years of records for here, 13 Nov … Read more
Mike, Group of 30+ needletails observed flying low over Bruce H’way at Forest Glen, Sunshine Coast at 0930 Thurs Nov 11. Weather dull & overcast, but no wind. Russ Lamb, Maleny,SEQ ============================== 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 … Read more