Night Parrot Sighting. Not wishing to rain on anyone’s parade as it is a great find, but I spotted Night Parrots in the mid 1980’s in the upper North East Simpson Desert, just wasn’t a birder then so didn’t actually know what I was looking at, we referred to them as “King Budgies” there were … Read more
Hi everyone Firstly, I’d like to add my voice to those congratulating John Young on his outstanding achievement. This really is one of the greatest achievements in bird study anywhere in the world. It’s also a fantastic example of what can be achieved if you can somehow combine ALL of these elements: incredible self-belief; comprehensive … Read more
All Following the success of yesterday’s trip (Paul will put the report out soon) – Paul has organised another trip for this coming Saturday -July 6th. The reason for this trip is to see what the east coast low – which will affect us for the next few days, blows in. The conditions this week … Read more
This distraction was not of my making. I had no intention of entering the fray but a few people could not resist the temptation to drag up the past and assume that this wonderful discovery by John Young somehow atones for all in the past. Their gratuitous remarks required a response. You are dead right … Read more
I would like to attend John Young’s media release which is to be held on Wednesday. Can anyone inform me about how I can RSVP or obtain any information regarding the meeting. Would be great to be there in person to see the evidence and hear John story. Brendan Cook Senior Wildlife Biologist Avisure 0414323090 … Read more