Double-banded Plovers at WTP, Vic

Hi all, After the AGP visit I went down to the WTP for a few hours and just visited the “T” Section lagoons and Western Lagoons. I saw 4 Double-banded Plover and about 8 White-winged Black terns as well as large numbers of Marsh Sandpipers and Red Knot. It was an eerie visit because the … Read more

(American) Golden Plover. Point Cook, Vic

Hi all, The ranger very kindly drove us to the Golden Plover roost this morning and dropped us off, saving a 3.5 km walk. Thanks Bernie. We had very good views of the (American) Golden Plover and 15 Pacific Golden Plover and I have put a selection of photos on my blog. Since I last … Read more

Joung Young – Rediscovery of the Night Parrot

‘The Rediscovery of the Night Parrot’ was the title of John Young’s presentation to a BirdLife Townsville meeting last Saturday. John captivated the 160 or so attendees with an informative account of his 15 year search for one of the worlds most elusive birds. His PowerPoint presentation contained many photos to illustrate his search throughout … Read more