RFI Olive Whistler in Qld

Hi all Wondering if anyone has seen Olive Whistler in Lamington NP or nearby in recent years. I’ve seen this bird once in QLD – in 1996 – and have heard of few records since. Being restricted to the highlands up here, I would not be at all surprised were it to become a possible … Read more

More bird guide apps available

G’day all The people behind the ‘Morcombe eGuide to Australian Birds’ and the ‘SASOL eBirds of Southern Africa’ have released two new apps for iPhone/iPad/Ipod Touch and Android devices. For Apple devices: the Middle East app (800 species) can be found at: http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/eguide-to-birds-middle-east/id542597722?mt=8 and the Indian app (1300 species) is at: http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/eguide-to-birds-indian-subcontinent/id530104501?mt=8 $21.99 each For … Read more

Hunting in Queensland’s National Parks???

…..And if you thought things couldn’t get any worse in the ‘Sunshine’ State, read this: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/newman-government-plan-to-open-national-park-areas-to-logging-and-grazing/story-e6freoof-1226429460287 Tom On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 7:12 PM, John Wright wrote: > Yes, my thoughts exactly. Probably a case of “when” rather than “if” > when it comes to an “accidental” shooting. Being a wildlife > photographer, I … Read more

Hunting in Queensland’s National Parks???

Yes, my thoughts exactly. Probably a case of “when” rather than “if” when it comes to an “accidental” shooting. Being a wildlife photographer, I am a bit wary of dressing in camo or sitting in a hide waiting for subjects if someone is going to be shooting in the area….should be very very heavy criminal … Read more

Thalassarche albatross for id.

Hello all, I’d appreciate input on this bird: http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=235735 I think it’s a third yo and is either a Black-browed or Grey-headed Albatross. I saw it today of the far south coast of NSW. Thanks in advance. D. =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, … Read more