Pectoral Sandpipers around Perth

Hi everyone, This summer has seen a significant influx of Pectoral Sandpipers in the Perth area. In my experience over the last few years, a few Pecs can usually be found at Lake McLarty with the Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, and one or two at Thomsons or Forrestdale Lakes. Outside of this, they are hard to come … Read more

collective sleep patterns in gulls

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Tawny Owl plumage changing with warming climate

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The evolution of a counter current vascular heat exchanger in the wings of penguins

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Alice Springs Sewage Ponds closed due to feral dog danger

G’day folks, The unfortunate increase in feral dog activity at Alice Springs Sewage Ponds has forced the temporary closure of the ponds for the foreseeable future. I have posted the contents of an email forwarded from Power & Water on the Birds Central blog. http://comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/02/alice-springs-sewage-ponds-off-limits.html Anyone planning to visit Alice in the near future feel … Read more