I would like to address the birding community about what I think is the most important issue in birdwatching in Victoria. Why is there such reluctance to help with the campaign to end recreational shooting of ducks? This year, there were three meetings held by the Coalition Against Duck Shooting to brief people about what … Read more
Hi all, On Tuesday 13th March, 2012 at 10.00pm, approximately 5km north east of Fingal, Tasmania on the Esk Highway, I observed a Masked Owl on the road. I had excellent views under my vehicle lights as it took flight as I slowly approached. The valley is generally farmland with significant bushland on the surrounds. … Read more
Mike Lawrie found a Grey Phalarope on the Greenough River at Geraldton, WA, yesterday afternoon and it was still there this morning. Photos confirm the ID. He is willing to show people the bird. His email is mikeclawrie@yahoo.com.au If accepted by BARC it will be their fifth for Australia but I think there is one … Read more
Black Mountain Road, Kuranda, Far N Queensland Wed Mar 14 Dad Cassowary has just come in during a break in the rain and he doesn’t seem too bad, he’s limping but is still eating, and the gash is not bleeding or unduly swollen, though it is open like a great inverted ^ tear the back … Read more
Hi All, sent to me by my brother Grahame in the UK, looks legit to me and many of you on this list may have visited this area. Cheers – Paul W. Petition against the destruction of the Danube wetlands in Croatia: www.amazon-of-europe.com http://www.amazon-of-europe.com Please support, share and forward! The most valuable floodplain along the … Read more