Day: May 12, 2012

Just returned from a few pleasant days birding at Dryandra Woodland, staying in one of the Lions cottages there. The weather was a bit variable but we got out for plenty of walks. For birds, the start of the Ochre Track was the most productive. In the first 200m we saw the western form of Crested … Read more

BirdLife Australia Pelagic off Portland, Victoria, Sunday 6 May 2012 Participants: Brian Boyd, Steve Clark, Paul Dodd (organiser), Christian Doerig, Guillaume Doerig, Brian Johnstone, Rosemary Lester, Grace Lewis, Johnny Loy, Mike Paynter, Ruth Woodrow, Chris Lester (recorder). Crew: Shannon and Peter. Activity: Departed Portland harbour aboard the Southern Pride boat at 07.10 heading south-west to … Read more

I had so many requests for info re birding around Kuala Lumpur, I have decided to post it here on B-Aus. Hope you don’t mind. Cheers Steve Hi Folks, I had an opportunity to spend a day out in the region around KL. As I only had one day, I decided to take the advice … Read more

g’day everyone, In the last week i have observed flocks of gouldian finches feeding on sorghum grass seed and drinking at small pools in El Questro Wilderness Park, East Kimberley. Long-tailed finches have successfully fledged young in the same area, and masked finches are common. I have also seen the elusive Painted snipe in the … Read more