Greetings bird folk, Does anybody have any expertise on floating nests for black swans? Such as floating under jetties,etc. Not so much for the actual nest, but a safe haven. The incubation and hatching period isn’t the problem it is the months afterwards when cygnets are tucked under mums wings at night and during the … Read more
Hi Chris et al, I’ve had similar issues with an older pair of Monarchs. I was able to buy the requisite eyepiece part from the local Nikon distributor in Adelaide and with a bit of careful manipulation, install it myself. One eyepiece cost around $20. Cheers Stuart Collard =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, … Read more
g’day everyone, i’m looking to update my binoculars for birdwatching. i currently use a pair of nikon 7×30 that i got 2 years ago for $200. they have been fine so far but i want something a little better quality and better performance in low light. My price range is $500. Can anyone suggest particular … Read more
Gooday BA Judy and I travelled from Newcastle to Gluepot Reserve and back between the 15th and 21st Sep ’11 to search for several target species. Stopped briefly at Hattah Kulkyne NP to look for the Mallee Emu-wren on the Nowingi Track. Heard it and got close to the thing but did not see it. … Read more
Hi Folks, John Grant found 13 Spotted Whistling-Duck at Wonga Beach (between Mossman and Daintree Village) yesterday and asked us to post the report for him. We went down this morning to check out the area in a residential sub-division and and found the ducks easily. This is another range extension south for these birds, … Read more