help for frigatebird identification

Hi, We spotted one frigatebird last week at west coast of Taiwan, but we could not clearly identify it. At first, we think it’s a lesser frigatebird, but the shape of white belly patch and axillary spur confused us. After searching the web, we think there is a chance that it may be a Christmas … Read more

Alice Springs

Good evening all We are hoping to travel to Alice Springs and surrounds in July. Any recommendations for clean, comfy accommodation (preferably self-contained) – with nearby birdlife a bonus – would be very much appreciated. Also, would love to hear from anyone who has visited the area recently and has any birding tips. thanking you … Read more

Off to Penang

Good morning birdos, Just wanted to say a quick thank you for your company, insight, experience and debates over the past 4 years. We are off on another exciting overseas adventure taking up teaching jobs at Uplands in Penang. We plan on staying for a minimum of 4 years. I will be signing off from … Read more

BirdLine summaries

Is it just me or were the weekly birdline summaries not sent out today – I got the Australia one but no state ones. _______________________________________________ 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

Unkindness of Ravens

Does anyone have any ideas of how to scare away about 40 ravens that have decided to make their home in my gum trees? Their incessant group calling is deafening. I want a really loud noise to scare them away. I slapped a pair of thongs together and that worked for 20 minutes, but now … Read more