Hi all, Greg Howell and I headed down to Lake McLarty (south of Perth if anyone still doesn’t know!) this morning. The lake is drying fast and will probably last less than a week from here. No sign of the Red-throated Pipit which seems to have left – we didn’t look too hard in the … Read more
Fellow Birding-aus members, This winter’s escape from Seattle found me in Cambodia, Lao, Vietnam and Thailand. Was fortunate enough to be joined for part of the trip by two friends, Alan Grenon from Seattle and Michael Grimminger from Germany. Both exceptional birders and great company. Guides used were: Nara Duong in Cambodia, Mr. Tien, and … Read more
Hi all, especially Mike, Just a quick note to let you know that there was approximately 10 to 20 white- throated needletails flying over my house in Croydon, Melbourne yesterday about 3pm. I had been keeping my eye out for them to add to my bird-a-day list but up until yesterday had had no luck…. … Read more
Hi all, I’m relatively new to the Melbourne birding scene and I have received a regular Permit for the WTP but I wanted to know what the road conditions are like (I’m guessing it’s all unsealed but is it corrugated/pot holed?) and is it easy enough to find your way around with the map? Or … Read more
Hi Folks I am in Brisbane for a few days working and am thinking of going to Lake Barambah this weekend for the Franklin’s Gull if it is still around. The last report I can find is for last Saturday, the 8th. has anyone seen it since and if so can you tell me please … Read more