Hello everyone I took this photo of a Bassian thrush on Saturday morning near Strath Creek in Victoria. I was amazed at how many worms it had accumulated in its bill. I counted at least 8. Can anyone shed any idea as to whether this is the hen or cock bird. Obviously feeding young at … Read more
Hi birders, I saw two Apostlebirds flying across the road in front of our car while driving through Gladstone in the mid north of South Australia yesterday morning. Until recent years, this species was confined to a few locations, including north east of there around Peterborough. Recent records suggest that this species is gradually expanding … Read more
Hi All, I am planning a trip to Vietnam with family in March 2014. I’d like to get some birding in while there and intend on dedicating 7 – 10 days to the pursuit. Does anyone have any experience with the area, advice on tours etc? Please contact me off-list. Thanks, Greg McLachlan =============================== To … Read more
Thanks to everyone who has replied to my ID request. I now agree with those who have decided it is a Red Knot. Cheers Steve Murray —–Original Message—– From: birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au [mailto:birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au] On Behalf Of Stephen Murray Sent: Saturday, 14 September 2013 10:49 AM To: ‘Birding Aus’ Subject: [Birding-Aus] ID help: Sandpiper Hello all. Not an … Read more
Heard my first Koel for the season, here in Gorokan, NSW Central Coast. About a couple of weeks earlier than usual. Cheers, Carl Clifford =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================