Sydney Pelagic – this Saturday 11 October

Just a heads up to Sydney birders to say that we have our regular pelagic trip going out on Saturday and that there is still plenty of space on the boat. The weather is looking good with light winds and October is often a productive month, so let me know if you would like to … Read more

Rufous morph of Black Butcherbird quesiton.

I understand the rufous morph of the Black Butcherbird occurs only in the race Cracticus quoyi rufescens. What is not clear is whether this morph is confined to juveniles/immatures or if it is retained until adulthood. One source (Simpson & Day 7th edition) mentions in passing that the species may breed in brown plumage. If … Read more