[OB] The Proper Use of Playback in Birding

Some on the list may find this of interest. Cheers, Carl Clifford Begin forwarded message: From: “Sumit” Date: 8 April 2011 7:16:41 PM To: orientalbirding@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OB] The Proper Use of Playback in Birding Hi Folks, David Sibley writes about this much debated subject here: http://bit.ly/dEEcBD Cheers! sumit Sumit K Sen Kolkata, India __._,_.___ Reply … Read more

Blue-billed Duck hanging out with his freckled mate in Alice Springs.

G’day folks, One for the Centralians. Had great views of the Freckled Duck at the sewage ponds in Alice this morning and not far away was a lone Blue-billed Duck also. Both birds in EP10. I’ve put some photos on the Birds Central blog. http://comebirdwatching.blogspot.com/2011/04/blue-billed-duck-freckled-duck-pectoral.html Cheers, Chris Watson Alice Springs

More on the legendary Alice Springs Poo Ponds

“found another blinder at the Poo Ponds yesterday” Interesting choice of words… Thanks made my day! Steve More on the legendary Alice Springs Poo Ponds from [Mark Carter] [Permanent Link][Original] To: birding-aus@vicnet.net.au Subject: More on the legendary Alice Springs Poo Ponds From: Mark Carter Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2011 06:21:45 +0100 (BST) Hi Birders, I … Read more

Binocular Pros / Cons

Hi. I’m considering buying a pr of Bushnell Excursion EX binoculars – either 8X36 or 8X42. If anyone is using either of these models, I’d appreciate hearing any pros & cons about them. Please reply directly to me. Thanks. Brian Johnson =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body … Read more

More on the legendary Alice Springs Poo Ponds

Hi Birders, I wrote an article a while back for Bird-o.com about the Alice Springs poo ponds, a celebration of the place, a scene-setter for those who have yet to try it out. It ended up being withheld from publication due to the temporary closure of the site. Now that the Ponds are open again … Read more