Sooty Owls in the Blue Mountains

Hi everyone Some friends and I are going to be coming over the Blue Mountains late at night in a few weeks time, and I was wondering if anyone would be able to suggest a spot we could try for Sooty Owls on Bells Line of Road? We will only have time to go to … Read more

Princess & Scarlet-chested Parrots

This is interesting Richard. This is the same time of year that Bill Watson, Alexander Watson and I had Princess and Scarlet-chested Parrots in 2009 at Neale Junction. My research at the time indicated quite a few records over many years around that time of year for both species in the Neale Junction region. Yet … Read more

Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfishers

Hi All, Just returned from a morning’s birding near Daintree Village, and with the advice of Trish and Andrew from Red Mill House, were able to pick up what I understand are the first paradise-kingfishers for the season. They had been heard yesterday morning but were first seen today. Regards and good birding! Nick Leseberg … Read more

Marbled Frogmouths in Brisbane FP?

Hi All, Spent several hours last night trying to track down Marbled Frogmouth in the Mt Glorious, Mt Nebo area Brisbane Forest Park (SEQ) but with no luck, just wondered if anyone has come across any in this area lately? Would welcome any correspondence, off-list if appropriate. Had great views of the Manorina Sooty Owl … Read more