Hi All, Over the second half of April George Swann, Mike Carter, Ash Herrod, Shana Nerenberg and I completed another survey trip to Ashmore Reef. Vagrant bird-wise the highlights were many, including three firsts for Australia as follows: Siberian Blue Robin – an immature male was present at Ashmore for 3 days. A cracking little … Read more
Hi All, Will be visiting Aus from South Africa between 22nd June and 29th July, and will be based for the bulk of our time with our daughter in Narrabri NSW. We are keen to do some birding in the Baradine/ Warrumbungle Mountains/ Pilliga area, and would welcome any suggestions as well as contacts in … Read more
Hello all, a Singapore birder has contacted me asking for information and advice regarding birding at Yarra Bend Park in Melbourne. I live in Altona and have never been to Yarra Bend Park so could anyone offer up any info that I could pass on to him? It would be nice to be able to … Read more
Just sitting on our deck at Brooms Head, north coast of NSW, watching a Peregrine Falcon zooming back and forth low over the beach. Has flown over the house 4 times, nearly taking the roof with it. When we first saw it about 15 minutes ago, it was being pursued by a Kestrel. Only seen … Read more
Hi Bob, I suggest you are confusing two totally different issues. First you asked: About “the understanding of moult” and “I have been birdwatching for nearly 40 years I have never come to grips with moult”. Well I would suggest you don’t ask on this chatline, as it is too long to expect people to … Read more