Red-whiskered Bulbul

Hello everyone Can i start off by thanking everyone who contacted me about my enquiry about 4 weeks ago regarding the Spotted Quail-thrush. The responses were overwhelming and i greatly appreciate all advice given which eventually lead me to success in photographing this magnificent bird. But i need your help again! I will be in … Read more

Events that are caught on camera traps

Camera Trap Shows Golden Eagle Capturing Sika Deer see: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/09/130923114120.htm =============================== 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 ===============================

Freckled Duck on Sydney harbour

Hi Birders, There is a freckled Duck at Snails Bay, Birchgrove as I write this 2:58 26 Sept. There have been extremely strong westerlies blowing in Sydney all morning and the bird was presumably brought in by these. The Snails Bay beach is north facing and very protected from westerlies. the bird seems to be … Read more

Upcoming Ashmore trip needs two more birders

Hi folks, Whilst I’m very excited about the fast-approaching 20 – 28 October Ashmore Reef trip with George Swan, Rohan Clarke and Mike Carter, there are two recent cancellations that need to be filled. I was on last year’s Ashmore Reef trip – which was quite simply incredible. Visiting the remote islands of Ashmore and … Read more

id for eagle

Yes a very obvious (first immature) White-bellied Sea-Eagle. Lots of features to id this as that one and not a WtE. Apart from the exposed tarsus (diagnostic difference on its own) the general paler colour and all the patterns, the very broad wings and shorter tail, Yes White-bellied Sea-Eagle do occur a lot on inland … Read more