Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos in Parkes, NSW

Hello from wintery Finland, My colleague had to make a quick business trip to Oz and stays at the moment in Parkes, NSW. Just thought to let you know about his recent, better sightings in the area. Today, during a short morning walk, he observed 5 loudly screeching Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos flying in from West … Read more

Cumberland Dam and Karumba Trip Report

Hey all, Please see below a report of a trip Greg Oakley and I did to Cumberland Dam and Karumba a few years ago. You can see the full report with images at http://tim-dolby.blogspot.com.au. It was originally attached to a Cairns trip report, however I thought it sits much better on its own. For the … Read more

Port Stephens pelagic this Sunday (2nd Nov) – vacancy

Hi all, I have one vacancy for this Sunday’s Port Stephens pelagic. November is a very reliable month for Black Petrel (we had 6 of them on the Nov 2012 trip + a Cook’s Petrel). Contact me off-list if you’re interested. More info at the link below. Southern Oceans Seabird Study Association Inc. (SOSSA) – … Read more

FW: Warblr: an app that recognises birds from their song

I have just visited the Warblr web site and watched the video. The project is kosher (one of the founders has been given a 5 year Fellowship by Queen Mary University of London for the project). Warblr is designed to recognise calls AND songs. So far the system can recognise some 80 spp. It is … Read more

Little Ringed Plover at Nairns

Hi all, Craig Lester has photographed a Little Ringed Plover at Nairns this morning Cheers, John 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