A single Pink-eared Duck at Balyang Sanctuary, Barwon River, Geelong. It was there yesterday and today. There are very few records of Pink-ears around this part of the Barwon, and it’s not usual to see a lone bird (I don’t think I’ve ever seen one by itself before). It was with Grey Teal yesterday, but … Read more
Fundraising and Communications Manager Fiji 04-03-2013 POSITION Fundraising and Communications Manager LOCATION Pacific Partnership Secretariat, Suva, Fiji We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person for the position of Fundraising and Communications Manager with the BirdLife International Pacific Partnership Secretariat in Suva, Fiji. The main purpose of the job is to manage fundraising activities supporting … Read more
Interested in people’s thoughts on the following. Have received a report of Banded Stilts (with Black-winged Stilts) at Truganina Swamp Altona. Has anyone else reported the species from this locality recently?? Martin O’Brien Melbourne Notice: This email and any attachments may contain information that is personal, confidential, legally privileged and/or copyright. No part of it … Read more
Well in the meantime, there are some absolutely cracking shots of the wigeon from Brian Huggett posted at Feathers & Photos – see http://www.feathersandphotos.com.au/forum/showthread.php?21859-EURASIAN-WIDGEON-verified-sighting-at-Carnarvon Crippling Cheers,John > From: carlsclifford@gmail.com > Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 09:16:20 +1100 > To: simon@birdrangers.com > CC: birding-aus@vicnet.net.au > Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] Possible EURASIAN WIGEON at Carnarvon, WA > > … Read more
Just had a look at air fares to Geraldton from Adelaide – It’s worse than Broome !! Absolute minimum would be over $1000 return, and up to $1500, depending on when you went. Then there’s car hire and fuel to get to Carnarvon and accomm and food at Geraldton/ Carnarvon. Stupid ! It would be … Read more