Pizzey & Knight 9th Ed.

I’m arriving at Tullamarine from UK on the morning of Friday 9th Oct. Can someone please tell me the nearest book shop where I can rely upon buying a copy of 9th Ed of Pizzey & Knight, it is still not available in the UK and my 1997 edition is pretty much falling apart. Thanks, … Read more

Gadget turns iPhone into satellite phone

This gadget may be very useful for those who bird outside normal mobile reception areas a bit. Appears to be some what cheaper than dedicated sat phones. Carl Clifford http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/business-it/gadget-turns-iphone-into-satellite-phone-20130927-hv1ty.html =============================== 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 ===============================

Scarlet-chested Parrots are back at Gluepot

Hi all, Scarlet-chested Parrots have been reported at Gluepot again in recent days. I went up there to have a look this afternoon but (possibly because of hot, windy and dusty conditions) didn’t see any. It will be interesting to see if they breed again, as it has been very dry. While most of the … Read more

Query about a Spangled Drongo

Just received this from a dear friend. Could someone more familiar with Drongo behaviour please enlighten us both ? The friend works in bush care but would be familiar with Spangled Drongo from frequent visits to the north coast. Julie Neumann Begin forwarded message: > > Hi Julie > My question. > We saw a … Read more

Sunshine Coast October 12 pelagic

The planned pelagic trip off Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast is being changed from Saturday October 5 to October 12 due to the skipper asking to reschedule. Can you let me know if you want to be put down for this trip. Cost $120pp. Greg =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: … Read more