73 Eurasian Coots; 1 Hoary-headed Grebe; 1 Whistling Kite; 3 Black Swans; 6 Freckled Ducks = 84 protected species. 8 Grey Teal; 1 Hardhead; 1 Pacific Black Duck; 1 Pink-eared Duck = 11 game species. These are the birds that were displayed outside the Premier’s office on Tuesday, 21/5. You will notice that many more … Read more
Here is the pelagic trip report for last Sunday 19th May 2013. Cheers Neil Neil Macumber Manager Albatross logo Birdswing Birding & Wildlife Tours C/- PO POMONAL VIC 3381 PH. 03 5356 6274 Mob. 0413 628 306 www.birdingwildlifetours.com.au =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, … Read more
Dear All, I spent yesterday in the field around Adelaide with Frank O’Connor who was briefly in town. A most enjoyable day with some good birds, highlights being — as per the subject line — both Chestnut-rumped and Shy Heathwren. Good list of honeyeaters, though nothing “special”: Crescent, New Holland, Yellow-faced, Singing, Brown-headed, White-plumed, Spiny-cheeked, … Read more
Hi birders, We are considering a trip to South Africa, possibly extending into southern Africa (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia), around October of this year. I have the SASOL guide, “Birds of Southern Africa” (and the iPhone app too). Other than that, I have little information and am looking for recommendations for itinerary and local guides. All … Read more
I recently had an amazing encounter with a small group of Banded Stilt on The Neck beach, Bruny Island, following up a Birdline report of their sighting a few days earlier. A vagrant to mainland Tasmania , “Yellow Throat” reports that reasonable numbers have been seen in the far northeast at Cape Portland earlier this … Read more