In PNG last week my colleague, American Biologist Michael Moore, and I saw two Yellow-browed Melidectes (a species of honeyeater) picking pieces of flower petals and wiping them over their feathers particularly under their wings. After a quick wipe they dropped the piece, picked another one and repeated the exercise. We weren’t able to identify … Read more
After spending some time at Werribee WTP today looking at Ruff and looking for Stilt Sandpiper, we went across to Lake Borrie and saw this unusual duck. This duck appeared to be in distress, mostly floating motionless, occasionally making a slight “thrashing” movement. Could only get this rear shot, but am mystified what it is … Read more
Have been travelling a fair part of the south of the state with a week in Jindabyne before Christmas in Orange. Nothing spectacular in the mountains but a nice range of high country birds (breeding Satin Flycatchers was probably the niecest). A couple of Needletail records to report as we drove into Sydney today. All … Read more
Hi, I was just recently told by a local camera shop in Perth of a new set of Digital binoculars that Leica has released (definitely Leica according to the Shop owner). They are apparently sold as a pair for around $9000. Expensive I know, but the bins supposedly were linked via some sort of bluetooth … Read more
George Swann reports that all wagtails and the Red-throated Pipit have departed the Broome town ovals but both species of Yellow Wagtail can be seen on the track to Crab Creek behind the Observatory. There is a Little Ringed Plover at the sewage works. Mike Carter 30 Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza VIC 3930 Tel … Read more