We all tend to hate things that upset our bird friends. After finding out that foxes on Raymond Island (Paynesville, Gippsland Lakes) are killing all but the lucky few young cygnets on the island, I want to hire the army’s SAS to hunt the mongrels. As for outlawing rotten cats, I think nature will provide … Read more
AUS Birders, While out at the back of our property looking for foxes early this morning (21/11) I noticed a large raptor gliding in low over the field. Using the scope on the rifle I was able to see the tail, underwing markings and the smallish head which led me to ID it as a … Read more
Hi all As I am unable to update the Gluepot website at present, the Gluepot Reserve rangers have asked me to repeat my earlier message that parts of the reserve will be closed for feral animal control between 25-28 November, Anyone planning to go out there should contact the rangers on (08) 8892 8600. The … Read more
Hello all, I’m not 100% sure on this topic. Tony Palliser would be able to verify but I hear there will be no update to C&B 2008. The new Birdlife Australia has/will adopt the IOC list and Tony and David James have done an excellent job of condensing the IOC list into a replacement for … Read more
No mysteries this time as I saw the perpetrator of this song but wasn’t familiar with it, though it reminded me of a call from elsewhere. Check it out at http://www.aviceda.org/audio/?p=193 Tom