see http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/feb/13/out-of-the-blue-on-the-edge-of-the-world-killer-whales-converge-to-feast (A write-up on a recent trip to the Bremer Canyon – it would be interesting to see the bird list for this Orca feeding hotspot.) 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
John Darnell of the WA Museum tells me that the long lost specimen of Blyth’s Pipit (see David James & Ian McAllan in Australian Field Ornithology Supplement 2014) has at last been found in the Berlin Museum and the identity confirmed. Unless you have time travel capability this is not twitchable as it was collected … Read more
BirdLife Bayside is having its annual trip to Mud Islands, Port Phillip Bay, on Saturday 28 February. There are still places available if anyone is interested. This time of year is perfect for migratory waders, some of which have started to moult into breeding plumage. It’s also a wonderful destination for photographers. Initial details are … Read more