Hi Spinifex Pigeons found in the Pilbara are a separate race from the nominate race which is found in central and northern Australia. I photographed a couple of them behind the visitors centre at Karratha. They are regularly there when conditions are dry as they use the discharge from the air conditioner units for their … Read more
Hi, My wife and I plan to visit Darwin in a few months time. We live in South Africa. Our research shows that the best book on the area is: Finding Birds in Darwin, Kakadu & the Top End by Niven McRie. A new addition of the book is due at the end of this … Read more
I am hoping to escape the Mildura heat and are planning a few days in Adelaide and Victor Harbor starting on Sunday. Are there any interesting waders, etc. in the area (is the water still high at the Barrages at Goolwa)? Have seen the recent records in Birdpedia and BirdLine (Tokuremoar Reserve and the Goolwa … Read more
Hi there, I saw this on ABC Online and thought you might be interested: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-26/possums-eating-rare-birds/4443716 *** DISCLAIMER *** This message was sent to you using the “Email a Friend” facility on ABC Online (http://www.abc.net.au). To make a comment about this email, contact us: http://www.abc.net.au/contact/ Be sure to also include this entire email message. =============================== To … Read more
David, I was in Bermagui area last week and saw my first ever Baillon’s Crake at Cuttagee. Have you seen them there previously? Paul.