Scrunched Cats

An interesting bit of research. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-20/scrunchies-prevent-wildlife-death-study-finds/6337222 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

National Bird

I had assumed it was the Emu as it features on our Coat of Arms. However I can’t find anything authoritative which confirms this or offers an alternative. Surely we have one? If not, I cry ‘Shime, shime ” and ask what can be done and by whom to get one. (For various reasons, if … Read more

Fwd: Feral Cats: Correspondence from the Department of the Environment

I’ve been asked to forward this email from Charles Hunter. The attachment referred to can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/35835604880/permalink/10153641955079881/ Peter Shute Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Charles Date: 19 March 2015 2:52:30 pm AEDT To: “” Subject: Feral Cats: Correspondence from the Department of the Environment All, Response from DoE in relation … Read more

Eaglehawk Pelagic Trip Report, 21st Feb 2015

Participants: Ruth Brozek, Allan Gibbon, Iris Gibbon, Rob Hamilton, Jan Knott, Mona Loofs-Samorzewski, Joy Peter, Owen Roberts, Glynis Roberts, Els Wakefield, Andrew Walter and Paul Brooks (organiser and report compiler) Boat: The Pauletta, skippered by John Males, with deckhand Michael Males. Conditions and Activity: Left port at 0720 hrs to circumnavigate the Hippolytes. Winds were … Read more

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