A paper examining the genetic differences between western and eastern Ground Parrots has been published and is available at http://www.springerlink.com/content/50n5334736535745/fulltext.pdf The short summary – as to whether they should be split at the species level it’s a borderline case, and the authors “cautiously suggest” the recognition of two Ground Parrot species. Murray ============================== To unsubscribe … Read more
I have recently returned from a part birding/part holiday trip where I travelled from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour and then across to Stanthorpe and back to Brisbane – in total about 1800 kms – in that whole time I was amazed at the almost total absence of herons, egrets, ibis and other waterbirds – there … Read more
Hi all, There is a pelagic set for offshore Port Stephens this Saturday, 20th Nov. Let me know if you’d like to come along. The Short-tailed Shearwaters seem to be still in migration-mode and the early arrival of warm water has already brought about some more typically tropical species (re: Sydney’s Black Noddy today). These trips are … Read more
Hi all I recently returned from a whirlwind trip through the Channel Country and Gulf of Carpentaria during which I covered 2000km in 8 days (excl flights from Bris-Mt Isa). The second-last day spent at Lawn Hill Gorge was one of the best birding days I’ve ever had. The weather was mercifully mild and I … Read more
How cool is this;-) http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/11/101110-flamingos-makeup-mating-science-animals/?source=link_fb20101114flamingosmakeup I wonder what White-headed Petrel and Resplendent Quetzal do to make them so mind numbingly cute;-) Alan ******************************************************************************* Alan McBride, MBO. Photojournalist | Writer | Traveller | + Member: Australian Photographic Society Travel Writers Association – Board of Directors American Writers & Artists Inc. International Travel Writers & Photographers Alliance … Read more