Fujinon 8×42 CD binoculars

Hi all My pair of Fujinon 8×42 CD binoculars were stolen from my ute some time overnight – luckily, other than some loose change, they were the only thing that went. Marine specification, so waterproof, they sat very well in the hand, had excellent optics, and a large amount of eye relief (so they could … Read more

today’s posting

Hi there Several people have told me they can’t connect with the URL in my posting today about the Yandina Creek Wetlands. This seems to be an ongoing problem. This one is not particularly long so I don’t know what the issue is. Can you try to insert it again please: http://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/yandina-creek-wetlands-and-its.html Thanks Greg Roberts … Read more

RFI – Vic Twitchathon?

Hi All Can anyone tell me if the Vic Twitchathon is on this year? I have been away and cannot see anything on the Birding-Aus archives about it. Thanks Bob 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

December 6 Sunshine Coast Pelagic

There are a couple of spots left for the pelagic trip off Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday December 6. Please let me know if you are interested. Cost $120 pp. Greg Roberts 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

Lewin’s Rail, Spotless Crake and other Good Birds at Threatened Sunshine Coast Wetland

I heard or saw 5 Lewin’s Rails and 12 Spotless Crakes today at a newly discovered wetland at Yandina Creek on the Sunshine Coast. Other good birds about included Black-necked Stork, Red-necked Avocet, Little Grassbird and a free-flying Mallard; genuinely wild Mallards are rare in south-east Queensland. This extensive area of grassland and wetland has … Read more