The Geelong Field Naturalists Club excursion this Sunday 21st August is a 4 hour boat trip through The Rip and out to sea off Point Lonsdale. It is not a true pelagic (shallow water) but we hope to get close to some albatross, shearwaters, prions and any other interesting birds that may turn up. There … Read more
Dear Bird Listers, My Top Ten is heavily influenced by where I live on Sydney’s northern beaches. Perhaps some of you may find it useful if you visit the area. The top eight are all in NSW. 1. Warriewood Wetland, including Irrawong Reserve. Has a great variety of habitats which make for good all year … Read more
BA-Vic Group Pelagic off Portland, Victoria, Sunday 14 August 2011 Participants: George Appleby, Scott Baker, Peter Barrand, Stuart Cooney, Paul Dodd, Rosemary Lester, Golo Maurer, Patrick Scully, Mark Stanley, Ruth Woodrow, Chris Lester (organiser). Crew: Peter and Mick. Activity: Departed Portland harbour aboard the Southern Pride boat at 07.05 passing Lawrence Rocks and heading south … Read more
This morning, Tues 16 Aug 2011, I found a single Wandering Tattler at Caloundra Head, Caloundra SE Qld. This is probably an overwintering individual as it is much too early for a returning Wandering Tattler to arrive in south east Queensland. Normally this species arrives in that area around the end of September or early … Read more
Glenys in summary – red-rumped parrots would be expected – I think. A male scarlet-chested in Chinchilla would be an amazing record – certainly well out of range (I’m at work and don’t have HANZAB to hand) and the possibilities of it being an escape would certainly be on the cards. Rob Morris Brisbane, Australia … Read more