Ground Parrots in north-east Tasmania

Hi all, In the low coastal heath on the western side of Binalong Bay Road between Big Lagoon and Sloop lagoon 41º 12.076’S , 148º16.196’E (approx. 15 km north of St Helens, Tasmania), 3 separate sightings of Ground Parrots have occurred in the last month. The first sighting was 2 separate birds when I was … Read more

Eastern Cattle Egret

Hi friends, I have been surprised to see that some authorities, including worldbirdnames, have accepted the split of the Eastern Cattle Egret from the taxon found in the rest of the world. Given the way that Cattle Egrets have spread so widely around the world in such a relatively short time, I find it hard … Read more

Tassie specials

Hi all, Last year we got weathered out – this year we are trying again to get out from Eaglehawk Neck for some pelagic birding. We will have some time to look for some specialties (see below). Thanks to everyone again who responded to a similar e-mail last year – Murray Lord, Andy Jensen, John … Read more

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Sooty Owl, Mt Nebo, QLD

Hi all, Following on from Nick’s success a few weeks back, I went and checked out Manorina rest area and had some success photographing a Sooty Owl there. You can see the photos at http://aussiebirding.wildiaries.com/trips/10713. This was easily my best views of this species, they are just such an amazing bird to be close to! … Read more