We are considering the purchase of Vanguard binoculars to replace our old ones (Bushnell & Vortex) stolen from our car a week ago. They seem to have some very good reviews overseas but we are wondering if anyone here is using them. If you have any experience – good or bad – please contact us … Read more
Has anyone on the list had any experience with a Panasonic DMC-FZ200 for birding? With a Leica lens that is the equivalent to a 25-600mm at a constant f:2.8, it looks like a handy camera to carry in the field. The review on dpreview.com is pretty good. Carl Clifford =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing … Read more
Hi all, Mike Bouette and others saw and photographed a Grey Wagtail at Windy Harbour swimming beach boat ramp on Thursday (28/03). Very nice looking bird! Cheers,John =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================
Hi all Has anyone noticed an unusual shelduck or similar at the WTP recently? I saw one late yesterday. It wasn’t the white-breasted Chestnut Teal that has been making birders do double-takes. This was female shelduck-size (perhaps a little bigger), had a very rich reddish-brown breast and neck, and a bright white face. The crown … Read more
Hi again I’ve spoken to Laurie (Levy) about this. We would really appreciate if you contact the police during the daytime hours and say what you’ve heard. We were told they don’t work at 5 am. Kind regards, Debbie