Unrelated subject – although flying, a line of bats – in places 40-50 bat-wide, heading nor/nor-east over the water at Runaway Bay (Qld), for at least 10 minutes. I’ve not seen this before on the Gold Coast. Perhaps the fireworks are going off early in Surfers Paradise! A New Year of Birding to all, Judy … Read more
Interesting concern. In my head Tree Sparrows are nicer than House Sparrows (and most other introduced fauna). I studied both for my honours thesis year 1978, so long ago. The aim was to look at the significant differences in their social behaviour and social cohesion. This on the basis of the differences in their sexual … Read more
In April 2013 my son purchased the large house ‘Avalon’ in Rowe St, Alphington. The huge neglected garden ran down to Darebin Creek and the cycle path. The former owners originally kept a mini-zoo there (I recall an Emu sometimes seen in the front garden), with Peafowl, and many aviaries of parrots and other birds. … Read more
Wishing all on Birding-Aus a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and may 2014 bring the birds of your desires. Carl Clifford _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org
For Mike Tarbuton. Allan Benson and I saw 50 to 100 at Woodberry Park near Wyong NSW 28 December. Weather – easterly breeze with some cumulus cloud. Also saw some at Beecroft (Sydney) yesterday from the front yard. There were 10 to 20, north-easterly breeze with some cumulus. Happy New Year Birding. — John Reidy … Read more