Five Robins

On a recent trip to the south west, I was at the north end of Marri Road at Dryandra State Forest near Narrogin in WA. In less than an hour, in an area roughly 500 metres (NS) by 200 metres (EW), we found Jacky Winter, Hooded Robin, Western Yellow Robin, Red-capped Robin and Scarlet Robin. … Read more

Night Parrot

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RFI: Old Hut in Pulletop Nature Reserve

Carl, Graeme and Sandra have answered the main points of your original post but thought I would add a few comments given I lived in Griffith and spent a reasonable time in Pulletop in the early 90s doing bird surveys. I am actually amazed the hut is still standing given it has rarely been used … Read more

Powerful Owl

Hi Everyone, We are lucky enough to live on a covenanted bush property on the western side of the Grampians in Vic. As we were heading off to bed last night we heard a male Powerful Owl calling….great to know they are around and its the first one I’ve heard in the 5 years we’ve … Read more

RFI – scope tripod

I’ve just purchased my first scope – a Kowa TSN-661 and need a tripod, something I know very little about. I’d appreciate some advice on what I should look for. I don’t travel a lot and generally have the car not too far away so I’m not too concerned about weight (within reason), though obviously … Read more