Thanks to those who have responded. Shortly after sending my request I thought to try the magic of Google (should have thought of it sooner of course). Up came the following: “Asia-Pacific Shorebird Network – Leg flags used on local flyways” And there it was – black above white = “Chongmin-Dao”. Where? A: Chongmin-Dao [= … Read more
A Curlew Sandpiper at the Western Treatment Plant (Werribee, Vic) today was flagged with a black above white (or cream) flag on its right leg. Can anyone help me with the origin of this flag colour, please? Richard NOWOTNY Port Melbourne, Victoria M: 0438 224 456 =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the … Read more
There are some interesting articles reporting rapidly rising temperatures in key ocean currents – scientists compared “five ocean currents that run along the east coasts of Africa, Japan, the USA, Brazil and Australia” and “that over the past century the water in the currents has warmed two to three times faster than the rest of … Read more
Has anyone had any experience with Taiwan Eco Tours based in Tainan, Taiwan? The main contact/guide is Richard Foster. Please reply off-line. Cheers, Euan =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================
If the habitat is suitable and unnatural predators such as domestic cats and foxes are eliminated birds like White-browed Scrubwrens and Superb Fairy-wrens would probably make their own way to the site. Most birds, even poor fliers, can traverse areas of unsuitable habitat when migrating or dispersing. This often occurs at night. Greg Dr Greg. … Read more