Hi all hope you’ve all had a great day. Having been in the UK & Europe until recently (my 1st bird of 2014 was a Black-headed Gull), had my first proper Aussie birding walk of the year this morning, following the Lovers Jump Creek Track from McRae Place to Samuel King Oval in N Turramurra). … Read more
2 breeding pairs of Hooded Plovers seen at Johanna Beach, Vic. One pair with one chick, the other with 2 chicks. Lone adult seen at the eastern end by the headland. Cheers, Tom _______________________________________________ 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
The Franklin’s Gull at Lake Barambah (or Bjelke-Petersen Dam) first reported about 10 days ago continues to show well on an almost daily basis. Despite showery and windy conditions, by 0845 on Sat 25/1 a total of 7 birders from Bundaberg, Maroochydore, Logan and Maleny (incl. the dynamic Moorheads, Jann Capell, Peter Tierney) were all … Read more
Dear Birders, Wondered if there is any news (post 25 Jan) about the grey Phalarope in Darwin? Is anyone planning a trip up there who would be interested in sharing a car and scope. I would be going from Sydney and might try for a trip without accommodation. regards Peter Marsh _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list … Read more
Plumed Whistle Ducks Plumed Whistle Ducks have been around Brooms Head, North Coast of NSW for a few years now, but have been seen closer to the houses along the ocean front over the last few weeks. Just now, a pair with at least 8 ducklings were seen at the junction of the Brooms Head … Read more