Since late last year, I have been trying to understand the status of the Indian Peafowl on French Island. Through various research and sightings by other birders, I was led to believe that this population might be ‘tickable’ – but required further research and evidence. Part of my initial research was talking to other birders … Read more
Yesterday I enjoyed a prolonged, close encounter with a Malleefowl along the Nowingi Track in Victoria’s Hattah-Kulkyne National Park. On a less positive note, I was surprised that during a visit of several days to Hattah, I did not see or hear terrestrial specialties of the region such as Southern Scrub-Robin, Mallee Emu-wren, Striated Grasswren … Read more
Our pair ( or A pair) of Kookaburras have returned this year and are nesting in the big palm tree in our back yard. First time back for about five years. Tony Russell, Vista, SA —–Original Message—– From: Birdpedia Sighting [mailto:sighting@birdpedia.com] Sent: Thursday, 18 September 2014 10:45 PM To: sighting@birdpedia.com Subject: Birdpedia – Australia – … Read more