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Took my dog to the vet last night and there was a guy there with a female Eclectus Parrot in a cage. It raised a question in my mind regarding the need for a permit to keep one of these. Can anyone advise whether a permit is necessary please.? Tony. =============================== To unsubscribe from this … Read more

2011/12 season report for White-throated Needletails

G’day Birding-Aus recipients. Please enjoy this report Cheers Mike White-throated Needletail (Hirundapus caudacutus) Report for 2011/12 Season. The 1300 records I have obtained or that have been sent to me so far are 308 more than received for the previous season. Thank you so much for the extra effort in making & sharing these records. … Read more

Birding at Byfield

I spent several days in the Byfield-Corio Bay area, where in addition to the previously mentioned Broad-billed Flycatcher, Little Kingfisher and Mangrove Golden Whistler, nice birds seen include several Olive-backed Sunbirds, here at the southern end of their range. More pictures and information here: http://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/birding-camping-and-kayaki ng-around.html Greg Roberts =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, … Read more

Digital recorder/playback units for use in the field

I’m not sure about the devices that seem to be classified as “voice recorders”, but my research into the higher quality recorders found none that were very good at naming tracks, most can’t do it at all. They seem to be intended for recording and downloading, and all other functions are assumed to be done … Read more