There is a population of turkeys living in the bushland near my house in Brisbane. A male has a substantial mound between a council access track and a row of houses near a gully. The mound has produced a number of “runners” this summer. I have had previous experience with nesting turkeys (I had a … Read more
How serious can people be about Grey Fantail? Seriously……. How many Australians would even know the name, let alone the bird? And (close to) no one outside Australia does. As for whether it is endemic, well does it matter? Very similar other species are in other countries. How Australian does it have to be? How … Read more
A close friend is very keen on seeing a Freckled Duck in the coming week. He’s in Sydney a few more days before spending a few days in vicinity of Brisbane, then a similar period in vicinity of Cairns. Any recent sightings? Hasties Swamp maybe? Hope someone can help. Cheers John Weigel Birding-Aus mailing list … Read more
This is really off topic……. What about all the hawks, swans and eagles supporters? (I’m in the former group.) We’re not all Collingwood……….Then there is the Geelong cats……. Nominations anyone? Then there is the women’s netball teams……… Hey Carl, we can stop nagging Canberra. People from outside Canberra should realise that almost all of the … Read more
Given its almost Australia wide distribution, urban and rural presence and striking plumage that would work well on crests etc I’d nominate the Australian Magpie as my pick as our National bird Cheers David Taylor Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: “Tony Russell” > Date: 21 March 2015 8:45:43 am AEST > … Read more