Hi everyone, I’ve just got back from an excellent double-twitch with Nigel Jackett, netting both the wigeon and the Franklin’s. Nigel has some video of both which hopefully we will be able to give links to, but in the meantime I provide an update (particularly for anyone heading up tomorrow!) We arrived at Carnarvon about … Read more
Hi all I have definite evidence that the Brush Turkeys of Sydney’s upper north shore suburbs are breeding – a single juvenile bird (about Grey Teal size, mostly brown tones, no “wafer” tail, “fluffy” appearance) has been busy re-arranging my flower beds over the last few days. Also 30+ White Throated Needle tails were seen … Read more
Hello all, I heard from Mike Carter, who is in Carnarvon, that the Eurasian Wigeon was seen today at 2.30pm WA time. It was about 500m left of the Marmion St car park. Good luck to those venturing North or West tommorrow. Cheers Richard Baxter Sent from my iPhone =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing … Read more
G’day all The Birds of East Africa by Stevenson & Fanshawe is now on iTunes as an iphone/ipad app. Not cheap ~ $30 but a nice addition to the field guide apps now becoming available. 1300 species and 1000 with calls. Cheers Steve =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in … Read more
HI All One person may drop out of our trip to Halmahera, leaving 3 of us, and so we may be looking for another person. The itinerary, guide, transport and cost etc are all sorted out. We will be trying to see all of the endemics in this time. Please contact me off line if … Read more