Hi to the Net Paul and I are in the throes of planning visit to Darwin and the Top End this year, but cannot decide on the best time to go (I am sure there are various ‘best times’). We are led to believe that the sensible time to go is between May and the … Read more
There was an adult Spotted Harrier at Corio this morning, beside School Road, not far from the railway station. It was gliding low over an open block between Harvey Norman and the railway line, often doing the characteristic rocking from side to side. I didn’t have a camera with me – or even a phone … Read more
Gooday birding aussers, I observed 15-20 Ft Swifts with my daughter Camilla travelling in a NW direction over Muralug Beach, Prince of Wales Is. Torres Strait, Qld. Date 10 Jan. 2013 Time 18.40. Clear sky no sign of clouds or wet weather, no wind or breeze, very still conditions. Low tide. They did not seem … Read more
Hi Bill Unfortunately I won’t be around Inskip on Friday/Saturday. It is fairly easy to find the BBBQ area. From Carlo Rd (where RainbowWaters Caravan Park is located) turn left into Rainbow Beach and then left again following the Inskip Point signs. It is about 10 km and when you reach the last camping area … Read more
Stephen Debus’ comment: Hi Greg, I agree; on head and neck projection, wing shape and gently rounded tail tip I’d favour Brown Goshawk. A Sparrowhawk should show a smaller head and bill, more S-curved trailing edges to the wings, and a square-cut to notched, sharp-cornered tail tip. Sparrowhawks also have more boldly barred primaries, though … Read more