A recent report on Eremaea had a Powerful Owl at the “usual spot” in Wilson Reserve, Ivanhoe. Can anyone give me more reliable info on how to access this ‘usual spot’? Feel free to reply directly to us if you like. Many thanks in anticipation. Brian & Meg _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change … Read more
I observed a single SWD with a duckling a few years ago in July on a lagoon off the Wenlock river. The only breeding record I have. Ben Bright Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: David Taylor > Date: 17 January 2014 15:39:56 AEST > To: birding-aus@birding-aus.org > Subject: [Birding-Aus] Spotted Whistling-ducks … Read more
It’s interesting to read of sightings of Spotted Whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna guttata ) progressively further south of their original location. I think the very first sightings were all on the very northern part of Cape York near Weipa, But we are hearing of sightings as far south as the Daintree River. ( 5 recently reported ) … Read more
I just noticed on the CFA website that they’ve listed a 12ha controlled fire at “Point Wilson – The Spit”, dated yesterday. Apparently we aren’t allowed in on total fire ban days anyway, but I’d be interested to hear exactly where it was and how much damage was done when someone next visits. Peter Shute … Read more
Scientists Reveal the Truth of Bird V-Formations http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/scientists-reveal-truth-of-b ird-v-formations-619878.html Stephen Ambrose Ryde, NSW _______________________________________________ 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