Anyone for Bolivia in October

Dear Birders, I am keen to see 4 new families (Seedsnipe, Gnateater, Crescentchest, Sereimas,) in Bolivia and have been exploring options. Is there anyone out there interested in joining such a trip with professional guiding from 1 of a number of possible companies. I am planning on October 2015. Please respond off line if you … Read more

Purple Swamphen Research assistance

Perhaps some on the list might like to assist with this project. http://www.osme.org/content/purple-swamphen-request-photos-feathers-tissue-samples We should be able to swamp them. Carl Clifford 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

Kamchatka Leaf Warbler [calls]

http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Phylloscopus-examinandus Not completely different to White-browed Scrubwren, but should not be confused. Regularly recorded as close to Aust as West Timor, probably Ashmore Reef – have to think they’d be likely in Top End or Kimberley, but a small bird and easy to overlook. Often vocalise continuously. Colin Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings … Read more

Proposed Mines in the Upper Hunter Valley and Regent Honeyeaters

It appears there are as many as 16 proposals in the pipeline see http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/environment/revealed-major-new-coal-mines-planned-for-the-upper-hunter-20150227-13ki4a.html I’m not sure how this will play out in the NSW election campaign … 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