Also just a quick heads up the Mike Lawrie has photographed an unusual large gull at Fisherman’s Wharf in Geraldton – waiting on an ID as I don’t know gulls well, but clearly not Pacific and therefore likely to be of major interest Cheers,John =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe … Read more
Seems that the songs we like to hear so much have a number of other benefits to humans – although some of our natives and summer visitors might not make the cut (sorry Messrs Channel-billed Cuckoo and Koel). Cheers Tom Wilson ** The surprising uses for birdsong ** Birdsong isn’t just beautiful to listen to, … Read more
Hi all, The long drive to Cape Naturaliste today proved well worthwhile for Dan Mantle and I, with an excellent seawatch netting 12 tubenose species, plus some skuas. Highlights were 3 SOOTY SHEARWATER, a rarely recorded bird in WA, and a good number of prions – though species was undeterminable, those that came close enough … Read more
Not sure why this was posted to Africa and not to Australia. Philip
I have been forwarded a photo taken of a Gentoo Penguin at Fortescue Bay, Tasmania recently. Unfortunately the email chain didn’t say when the photo was taken. I will see what I can find out but if anyone is interested in having a look perhaps you could contact the rangers office there. Murray Lord =============================== … Read more