Quite a few birders searched unsuccessfully this morning for the Regent Honeyeater which turned up a couple of days ago at Stanmore, South-East Queensland. A few other good birds were in the area, however, including five Black-tailed Native-hens at Kilcoy, a Black-necked Stork and good numbers of Rufous Songlark and White-winged Triller. Last night I … Read more
While not strictly about birds, I know many of you have visited Lord Howe Island and Ball’s Pyramid, so some here might be interested in this animation about the Lord Howe Island stick insect, its near extinction, rediscovery and plans to reintroduce it to the island if rats can be eliminated there. Note that you’ll … Read more
At dawn at Kiata campground, several birds were making a three note call that I didn’t recognise. I’d appreciate if people could have a listen and tell me what it is: http://snd.sc/1eQEdkL We didn’t hear this call later in the day, so I assume it’s a call made only early morning, and probably something common. … Read more