Hi all, I would just like to mention how wonderful it is to get out on a boat and watch pelagic seabirds, as well as the coastal species that sometimes turn up 20 or more kilometres off our coast. A sunny day adds to the pleasure, as do a few waves and a bit of … Read more
Dear Frank I suggest you, or anyone birding in Victoria, checks Birdline. http://www.eremaea.com/BirdlineRecentSightings.aspx?Birdline=1 It includes a report of the Northern Shoveler this Tuesday. Michael Norris
I am thinking of coming to Melbourne next week if the shoveler is still there at Werribee. If anyone sees the bird over the weekend, and especially Monday then please post a message to birding-aus. Thanks PS : A big thank you to those who provided photos to me of mixed wader groups for my … Read more