Latin sub-species names – why the change in endings?

I understand about the idea of matching the “gender” between the 2 or 3 words. I see it would apply equally to species, as well as sub species names. However I for one, can’t understand who or how anyone decides or identifies what is the “gender” of the noun word (I assume this usually or … Read more

Black Grasswren

I’ve had lots of queries about our recent Black Grasswren sightings at Mitchell River so have posted more information and a species list here: http://www.surfbirds.com/trip_report.php?id=2180 Greg Roberts =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================

Southport Pelagic July 1st 2012

Hi All, here is the trip report for last Sunday from Southport. Location: Southport, Queensland Date:1/7/2012 Vessel: 37 ft Steber Monohull, MV Grinner Crew: Craig Newton (skipper) Pax: Paul Walbridge (leader & organiser), Rob Morris, Brian Russell, Russ Lamb, Glen Pacey, Steve Murray, Andrew Sutherland, Chris Wiley, Dick Andersson, Todd Burrows, Michael Mcnaghten, Tom Collier, … Read more

many thanks to all who provided invaluable suggestions on the Cockatiel Tree

Thanks so much to those who provided suggestions as to what species of tree the cockatiels were resting in at Bowra when I was filming them for my Doco Discovering the world of parrots. http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/cockatiel2.jpg/ Based on what was suggested I believe the tree would be Acacia cambagei. http://www.flickr.com/photos/58828131@N07/5695541639/ Acacia harpophylla http://www.flickr.com/photos/davidtng/2834395856/ was also suggested … Read more

Outback trip.

Hi. If someone heading to the interior in october and looking for petrol, food share and the company of a keen birdwatcher. Please contact me direct. =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================