Yes it doesnt get any bigger then this ever. Congratulations to John and the biggest of discoveries. Ever since i learnt about the story of the Night Parrot i have been fascinated with the twists and turns of the story. I know its very early in this development but i agree with Scott. The call … Read more
Hi all, On Friday Joy, Helen and I went down to Hamilton to have a look at Steve and Jenny Clark’s Morepork. Both Steve and Jenny have been extremely friendly and helpful and I thank them for all the emails and phone calls to help us see the bird. The Morepork was snoozing quietly in … Read more
Hello, I would like to thank Greg Roberts for writing about the elephant in the room. Everybody in the Australian birding community has respect for John Young in regards to his knowledge, his bushcraft and, as his latest sighting and photography of the Night Parrot demonstrate, his tenacity. I cant imagine anyone not wanting to … Read more
I too would like to congratulate John on his extraordinary find. Have been a number of sight records in the past but never previously backed up with high definition photographic evidence. Must admit was extremely excited but slightly devastated to see one of the last great birding mysteries had been solved -or has it? As … Read more
Hi Friends, If anyone has an interest in bird taxonomy, you might like to take a look at my new birdlist, under the hearing New 2013 Birdlist on my website http://www.worldbirdinfo.net. It also lists all the sources I used. Enjoy! Dr John Penhallurick 86 Bingley Cres Fraser A.C.T. 2615 Australia email:jpenhall@bigpond.net.au Phone: Home (612) 62585428 … Read more