Hi Richard, Ruth and I were in Chiltern some weeks ago now. Swift Parrots were easily seen on Langs Track very near to the intersection with Riley’s Road. This area is to the north of Chiltern. If you haven’t done so already, go to the Parks Victoria website and download the Parknote for Chiltern-Mt Pilot … Read more
Hi birders, Ruth and I have decided to have a spontaneous long weekend in fabulous Brisbane and the surrounds I have already booked flights – flying up tomorrow (Friday) evening to the Gold Coast, and flying back from Brisbane on Monday evening. We intend going birding, of course! We have a number of “targets” – … Read more
Hi Richard, I was in Chiltern area, May 22 to May 28. I didn’t do a lot of birding and did not see your target species. I did get to Honeyeater Picnic area, Mt Pilot summit and to Bartley’s Paddock. There was not a lot flowering when I was there, I think I saw one … Read more
Hi Friends, You can see Les Christridis backs me up! John Penhallurick From: Les Christidis [mailto:les.christidis@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 3:46 PM To: John Penhallurick Subject: Re: Vanellus miles/novaehollandiae Dear John As usual I think you have made a very astute observation. The extent of hybridisation in species complexes based on museum collections is … Read more
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