The best trip report resource on the web until it’s sad demise about a year ago was travellingbird.com. It linked to 1000s of reports and it was possible to search by destination and by time of year. I was thrilled to discover last week that a new site has been launched, cloudbirders.com. A few Belgian … Read more
Eaglehawk Pelagic 23rd March, 2013 Seabirders: Peter Bain, Diana Womersley, Rob Hamilton, John Weigel, Glen Pacey, Els Wakefield, Jeremy O’Wheel, Dave James, Lee Jian Hui, Jim Stephens, Christine Hackwood, Ruth Brozek and Paul Brooks. We had a solid day on the water, encountering a good range of species. Some were in high numbers, others were … Read more
Dear all, Excuse my ignorance on matters nocturnal. Last night about 11pm a series of 1 then 3 very loud ringing hoots – perhaps more like’ hyoo’ than the hoots of the Powerful Owl on the Morcombe soundtrack. We live in the country (Fish Creek, Vic) amid lowland woodland mosaic with pasture – not what … Read more
http://www.crikey.com.au/2013/04/02/how-i-got-my-gun-licence-and-joined-the- duck-hunters-in-protest/#comment-242747 If you’re interested in how I got a gun licence and went to opening weekend of the Victorian duck season, please try this link. You might have to register for a free 21-day subscription. Here is how it originally read. I would like to emphasise the distinction between being a ‘protester’ and a … Read more
Really hoping that both days continue to fill up. If anyone with waders and fitness wants to join me in a mini-A. Bittern survey at one or two known hot-spots on the Friday before the sea trips, please contact me privately jweigel@reptilepark.com.au . Otherwise, I notice there are plenty of cabins still available at Cheyne’s … Read more