Hi all, I’ve been digging around for information on the plumages of Pacific Gulls as I’ve got photos of various juveniles/immatures, but I can’t find a good way of aging them. Does anyone know of any papers or guides with anything more detailed than what the common guide books have? It’s another strength of the … Read more
I have to agree with other posters, In Asia you generally have to give wildlife economic value if they are to have a chance at survival. Unfortunately this is particularly the case in lowland rainforest as being on flatter ground it is more likely to be cleared for palm oil plantations or similar things. Villagers … Read more
Today I found Glossy Black Cockatoos at three widely separated sites around Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, further enhancing the reputation of this area as one of the best for finding this endangered species. In a rare environmental success story, the population of Glossy Blacks is thriving thanks to concerted local conservation efforts to protect … Read more
Can I take the subject line to mean that the parrot is nigh? Philip
Good Afternoon As some of you should already know I have just returned from Thailand where I spent 20 days photographing my main objectives Pittas and Broadbills unfortunately my Ghetto Blaster only played for 4 days nonstop before 2 blokes on a motorbike blew it to pieces with a ground to air missile!. Meanwhile back … Read more