Mundane & Useless Threads

Wouldn’t it be a good thing if these very interesting casual observations were written up and recorded in the permanent refereed literature? Certainly continue to send to Birding-Aus, but also to a journal (such as AFO) Regards Shirley Cook

Freckled Duck

Circa 20 Freckled Duck seen at 11 00a.m on Friday the 19th of April 2013 at Swan Lake (near the Nobbies) – Phillip Island – Victoria. Seen from the left hide at a distance of 25 meters. Other nice stuff at close quarters Shoveller, Hardhead, Chestnut and Grey Teal, Australasian Grebe, Cape Barren Geese etc … Read more

Mundane & Useless Threads

I had a look at the Breeding Section of HANZAB for the Grey-fronted Honeyeater. Frank’s observations of a pair of nesting Grey-fronted Honeyeaters accounted for much of what was known about the nesting biology of that species at the time Vol 5 of HANZAB was written. This is a clear demonstration of the importance of … Read more

Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary Cambodian

Hi, We are going to Siem Reap in early May. Although this will be not be a birding holiday we have come across tours to Prek Toal which looks interesting. Is Prek Toal worth a visit in May ? Can anybody recommend a bird guide or tour? Any information gratefully received Best Regards Allan Benson … Read more