Ruff Knights WA Twitchathon summary

Hi all, it was an excellent twitchathon once again which we enjoyed thoroughly. Below is a summary of the triumphs and tribulations of the Ruff Knights (Stewart Ford, Bruce Greatwich, Nigel Jackett, Nathan Waugh), hope you enjoy reading. Congratulations on the Western Whistlers on their victory in the 24 hour and once again showing the … Read more

White-throated Needletails over Kobble Creek, SEQ

Between 4 – 5pm (Qld time) today several loose flocks of WTNTs (group numbers ranging between 6 to approx 50 have been intermittently patrolling the airspace along the timbered ranges here above Kobble Creek, SEQ. Flight pattern has appeared relaxed. — Marie Tarrant Kobble Creek, Qld Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe … Read more

I-Pod speaker

I’ve acquired a new I-Phone 6+ and have noticed that various external speakers that connect with older I-Phone models do not connect with this one. Has anyone else noticed this and found a solution? Greg RobertsĀ  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

On the subject of birding tour costs

Hi B-aus I write, partly in response to a recent email mentioning the cost of birding tours, and partly as a general topic. Bird tour operators in Australia are generally experts in their field, with many years of experience under their belts. They often run tours with a very small number of participants, sometimes even … Read more

Lunch with some Scaly-breasts

Can’t state with enough frequency how I so appreciate this site. Someone like me from overseas planning Australian adventures would be lost without it. Okay I am hoping to spend more time in Aus as soon as 2015. I am planning to be in the area of Cairns and Surrounds to Atherton Tablelands/Yungaburra area. Does … Read more