I’ve just received an email forwarded on from a British birder who claims to have seen a Kamchatka Leaf Warbler at Werri Beach, Gerringong on February 25. This is about 15km north of the White-rumped Sandpiper site (Illawarra Coast, NSW). The sparse details given were: “Had it calling and sounded spot on the recording. The … Read more
Apparently the availability of food from landfills is motivating an increasing number of White Storks to give the African migration a miss … see http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150224083112.htm 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
The WRP was present and allowed excellent views for over two hours today(Thursday) at noon. It was happy roosting on the sand when I left. It was found in the same spot as previously reported. It was associating with a group of Red-capped plovers and Red-necked stints. Thank you to all of those kind people … Read more
Poor little guy! Wings in tatters, hopelessly lost and spending most of his days bunkered down in the sand to keep out of the wind. And now who’s coming. Not another birdwatcher. Can’t I get any peace? Lake Wollumboola. It looked like a good refuge. When I get back home, that’s if I get back … Read more
In case people haven’t heard, Ray Gobbe passed away last Thursday. He was a fixture at Mistral Pt, Maroubra, of course, friendly and helpful to all, alternately looking out to sea and feeding his ‘pet’ sparrow, or [inadvertently] blowing cigarette smoke in one’s face [all is forgiven,Ray]. His friend Fiona says that there will be … Read more