Black Lake, Bibbenluke

The following is a slightly expanded version of a message I posted to the COG chatline. I decided to cross post it on finding that no-one had put a listing for the site on eBird (now remedied). I presume it is the biggest body of water suitable for waterbirds in the area. Today we came … Read more

FW: Richard Arnold

Birding-Aus does it again! Charlie Silveira has kindly provided contact details for Richard A. and I’ve been able to speak with him on the phone – so no need for anyone else to respond. Thanks anyway. Richard N. —–Original Message—– From: Birding-Aus [mailto:birding-aus-bounces@birding-aus.org] On Behalf Of Richard Nowotny Sent: Tuesday, 20 May 2014 1:08 PM … Read more

Camera fees in Malaysia

Ian et al, It seems that there are a couple of National Parks in M’sia that have recently started to to charge a fee for cameras. What I have found from my emailings is as follows. Mainland Malaysia Taman Negara charge MYR 5.00 (approx AUD 2.00), which is valid for one month. All other main … Read more

Richard Arnold

Richard recently put the following posting on Birdline Victoria: Mon 12 May Beautiful Firetail Anglesea Heath Great views of a Beautiful Firetail. Weather was sunny and calm at around 9am. Also seen nearby were Olive Whistler, Chestnut-rumped Heathwren, Tawny-crowned Honeyeater, Southern Emuwren, and Striated Fieldwren. Richard Arnold I’m trying to contact him. If he reads … Read more

Partridge Pigeon petition – Jon Franzen; threat

Morning all One of those to sign the Partridge Pigeon petition is Jonathon Franzen, US birder, conservationist and writer. He saw Partridge Pigeon with me when we spent some days together in 2011. Here are the details for anyone interested: Northern Territory Government: conduct EIS on Partridge Pigeon in the vicinity of Berry Springs/Darwin River … Read more