http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/game-hunting/about-game-hunting/legislation-and-regulation/game-regulations-consultation This is a draft of new regulations governing game hunting in Victoria. Among several proposals is that a new, short-term hunting licence for international tourists be issued. In the case of duck shooting, applicants will not be required to pass the Waterfowl Identification Test. It is also proposed that juniors be exempt from paying … Read more
Hi all, This morning at Wentworth Falls, I was watching a Rockwarbler foraging along the rocky shelves at the top of the waterfall. After a while it flew into a Banksia ericifolia shrub and moved directly to a half-opened inflorescence, where it appeared to be taking nectar. I was close enough to see its bill … Read more
Hello everyone, Just want to tell everybody I had a great day out with the Toowoomba Bird Observers back on July 28 and have written it up on my blog: http://russelljenkinsstoop.blogspot.com There are many raptors around the Lockyer Valley now and many are courting. Please check out the pics on my blog when you have … Read more
Hello everyone, Just want to tell everybody I had a great day out with the Toowoomba Bird Observers back on July 28 and have written it up on my blog: http://russelljenkinsstoop.blogspot.com There are many raptors around the Lockyer Valley now and many are courting. Please check out the pics on my blog when you have … Read more
Hi Niven et al, Not sure of the significance of this per your comments but on the 27th June last year I saw two large(ish) mixed flocks of White-browed / Masked Woodswallows in the vicinity of Edith Falls, about 50km N of Katherine. The first flock was of about 150 birds, which appeared over the … Read more