Here in N. Norway the Osprey is, interestingly enough, very much an inland bird, nesting near freshwater lakes and rarely, in the summer season, seen near the coast. In Winter, when they migrate South, the situation is probably different, and in my youth I have seen Winter-Ospreys in SW Netherlands (Zeeland) where I grew up, … Read more
G’day I am in the process of aligning my bird list with the current IOC list and in trying to sort out the Common vs Pacific Emerald Dove distinction. Can anyone point me in the direction of useful references which enable people to distinguish between the two? Regards, Laurie. _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To … Read more
Managed a short visit to WTP this evening on the way home from work. It may be my last chance before the end of Summer Time, so I thought I should make the most of it. Highlights: Buff-banded Rail just after Beach Rd gate – it stood in the track for about half a minute. … Read more
See http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140320125545.htm _______________________________________________ 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
Some years ago I was at the Alice Springs Sewerage Works and an Osprey flew over, had a look and kept going. Maybe to Glen Helen! Cheers Joan wharton _______________________________________________ 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