Day: April 7, 2014

vale John Disney

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John Disney curator of Ornithology at the Australian Museum from 1962 died recently aged 94. No doubt many list member knew him. The funeral is Wednesday: http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=henry-disney&pid=170489978 We owe John Disney a debt for his part in saving the Woodhen. Andrew Taylor _______________________________________________ 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

Video of wading birds and waders/shorebirds

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A potential/novice birdwatcher has asked me if there is a video available (on-line or for purchase) which shows Australian wading birds (herons/egrets, etc) and waders (shorebirds) engaging in typical activities (thereby showing their “jizz”). Does anyone have any suggestions? With thanks. Richard Nowotny _______________________________________________ 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

Jacky Winters in Mulgoa

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Dear Birders. If anyone in the Sydney Basin needs to see Jacky Winters, a pair is resident at the top of the hill in Mayfair Rd Mulgoa Valley, on the wire fence on the right. Seen about 9.30 am every time I go up there. Cheers Michael _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings … Read more

RFI: Stuart Hwy and Uluru

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hi Ian, if u head east from Kulgera (just north of SA border) onto the Finke Rd, u should pick up Bourke’s Parrot & Pied HE in the thick Red Mulga stands before u get to Finke & just beyond as well-very early morning is best. also a good area for Major M Cockies too. … Read more

Extinctions reduce speciation

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The same factors that increase the risk of species extinctions also reduce the chance that new species are formed. See http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140404085544.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