I have just posted a short report on my blog of a trip to Gibraltar Range National Park in search of the elusive Rufous Scrub-bird. Anyone interested can check it out at: http://gregswildliferamblings.blogspot.com.au/ Regards Greg Dr Greg. P. Clancy Ecologist and Birding-wildlife Guide | PO Box 63 Coutts Crossing NSW 2460 | 02 6649 3153 … Read more
Hi All, It is possible to view the ponds from outside the fence if you are prepared to walk the 10 minutes from the end of Hodgson Drive in Leanyer. You can walk around some of the perimeter to get better views of the northern ponds, but still, much of the complex will be quite … Read more
Probably the most unusual juxtaposition of 2 species I have come across was a Greater Sand Plover and an Oriental Plover together at the Finke sewage ponds south of Alice Springs. I was living there at the time and the Greater Sand Plover turned up early October and stayed a few days. I have photographs … Read more
Hi Again Folks Does anyone have more specific directions for the “fairly regular roost” of the Masked Owls at Port Arthur that John and others have mentioned? Please reply if you do. Thanks Bob > Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] RFI Tassy, Owls and Waders > From: jspk@iprimus.com.au > Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 17:01:34 +1100 > … Read more
Hi all. We have been inundated more than usual with lorrikeets lately as they enjoy flowering eucalypts in the area (possibly Sydney blue gums). While there are the usual Rainbows and Musks, there have been Scalies and Littles as well. They are near the corner of Murray Farm Road and Orchard Road. By the sound … Read more