Can anyone assist me in identifying this Tern I photographed at Stockton Breakwater, Newcastle? I was not birding at the time and had no binocs, just the camera. I just got around to looking at the photos from the day. . https://picasaweb.google.com/Roger.Giller/Tern?authkey=Gv1sRgCL-I_52v9pzJjwE #5721219021550844578 Thanks Roger =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: … Read more
Recently I was fortunate to be invited for a brief holiday to Kaikoura in New Zealand, arguably one of the best seabirding destinations on earth. I managed to see almost 20 pelagic species there including several albatross (depending on your view of the recent revised taxonomy) I’ve created a quick trip-report available on http://www.aviceda.org/wp(though there … Read more
Hi Birding-Aus, There is a report of a Great Shearwater on Eremaea’s Birdline Australia and Birdline WA. I believe that the description rules out a Great Shearwater. The description of the plumage makes me rather think of Streaked Shearwater than Great Shearwater. However, taken described plumage, size and feeding behaviour together, I believe that this … Read more