There was quite a gruesome scene last night at the St Kilda breakwater when a rakali caught, killed and ate a Little Penguin. Everyone who spends time with the 1200-strong colony beyond the end of the pier will have noticed rakali, the native water rats with waterproof fur, heavily-whiskered faces, webbed hind paws and long, … Read more
Hi all, Just to let you know that these have now been sold. Thanks, Ed Ed Williams Kingsville, VIC On 10/11/2012, at 8:35 AM, “Ed Williams” wrote: > Hi all, If anyone is interested in purchasing a copy of the first three HANZAB books (Vols 1a, 1b and 2) please let me know offline. Volume … Read more
Hi All. We have had some LLs at Beecroft for the last few days, a rarity in this area. They are feeding in flowering eucalypts with Musk and Rainbow Lorrikeets and flying past at times. Happy birding.
Hi All We have had a pair of Regent Honeyeaters at our place at Tallawang this weekend. Hope they will nest they have spent some time in Mistletoe just off our verandah !!! This is a first for us any where let alone at home!! Scott & Louise Salter =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing … Read more
When is it unsafe to wear a safety vest? Answer: On Victorian wetlands during the duck-shooting season this year. Three rescuers wearing safety vests and carrying flags at Lake Connewarre were charged during the March-June season with ‘harassing and hindering hunters’. Fortunately, these idiotic charges were withdrawn in late October and costs were awarded against … Read more