Saturday Hoopoe update

Hello all, No sign of the Hoopoe until just after midday today. It’s been on the grass and in the trees surrounding the roadhouse all afternoon. I got much better views today as well as a few nice photos. For those interested it’s the northern migratory race (saturatus), with a bold white bar below the … Read more

WTN’s @ Maleny,Qld

Mike, Small flock (15-20) needletails seen yesterday 11/11 at 1015hrs , 5km north of Maleny,Qld. Fairly high, just wheeling about on a calm, sunny day. My first for this season. Russ Lamb, Maleny,SEQ =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: … Read more

RFI Dunedin NZ birds

Hi all, I am off to NZ next week and will have a day or two in the Dunedin area for birding. Can anyone suggest any locations where I might be able to find Black Stilt and Wrybill within driving distance of Dunedin. thanks Jenny =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: … Read more

Hoopoe at Broome

Don’t try picking it up! I chased one around a tree in Malawi once when I was young and irresponsible. I eventually went the other way and actually got to grab it. Still have the scar. That bill is as sharp as it looks! Steve =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: … Read more

Goschen Trip Report and Surrounds

Hi all. Please see below a trip report for a recent trip (and retrospective information) for Goschen Bushland Reserve and the surrounds area. To see the report with images see my website at http://tim-dolby.blogspot.com. Goschen Bushland Reserve and Surrounds Trip Report (central-north Victoria) I have just spent a few days (Nov 2011) at one of … Read more