G’day all, Martin Cake and I finally saw the bird about 10.10am this morning, then on and off until we left a bit before 12.30. Several others came through and caught up with it too. It was still difficult, popping in and out of the reeds and often disappearing for longish periods, but a few … Read more
G’day All, Apologies for the off topic posting but we all know that birding spills over into all sorts of interests in nature. I’m looking for a good quality picture of Great Desert Skink Liopholis kintorei. It is for use in a poster campaign, but unfortunately I do not have a budget to offer anything … Read more
Hi Mike Two sightings in Tasmania: Wednesday, 21st, 7:00 p.m. Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. Approx. 15 WTNT very high. SW change had come through earlier but winds and further “stuff” was continuing. Thursday, 22nd, 1:00 p.m. On main highway approx. 12kms SW of Orford. Approx. 30 WTNT, some swooping quite low around 50m high. Again, … Read more
‘The birds are no contest for the brave masculine shooter with his gun cocked and stubby at the ready’. http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/hunting-a-game-ducks-cant-win-20120321-1vk1h.html Immodestly, here’s my letter in reply, published today: Blame the birds MARVELLOUS piece by Andrew Cox on our time-honoured shooting tradition (Comment & Debate, 22/3). If ducks don’t want to fight back against we shooters, … Read more