I am in Darwin until Sunday lunchtime with some time to spend birding. I would particularly like to see some of the mangrove species (Yellow White-eye, Green-backed Gerygone, Mangrove Robin, plus of course Chestnut Rail and Great-billed Heron. Niven McCrie’s book has been useful but is now a bit old. Any advice, especially taking into … Read more
I have dropped Knud Rasmussen (Birdingpal developer and convenor, based in Toronto) a note asking him what the official position is. I’ll convey his response to the list when I receive it. Richard —–Original Message—– From: birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au [mailto:birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au] On Behalf Of Dave Torr Sent: Friday, 30 August 2013 4:26 PM To: Russ Lamb Cc: birding-aus@lists.vicnet.net.au … Read more
It appears that birders wanting to access fellow birders via the birdingpals website now have to pay a fee. I tested this by attempting to contact myself to see if I could take myself birding and ,yes indeed, it now seems that a fee is payable before access is granted to a registered birdingpal. So … Read more
Hi All, Migrants are starting to move through Gibraltar Reserve, NSW, including White-throated Nightjar, Rainbow Bee-eater & Black-faced Monarch within the last 4 days. Fairy Martins & lone Black Kite the previous week. Some essential Lantana management is getting me into rainforest habitat, and rather scratched, but is illustrating how our hard work is giving … Read more
Hi all, A quick note to let you know that I have a few vacancies for the September and October pelagics off Port Stephens, NSW. They are both Sundays and are on the 15th and 13th respectively. Contact me off-list if you’re interested or require more information. Cheers Mick Roderick =============================== To … Read more