Yesterday, 4/5/2015/ I counted x23 Black Swans on the retarding basin at Truganina Swamp , Altona. I counted another x93 on Laverton Creek immediately adjacent to Truganina Swamp Reserve. Among the 93 swans on Laverton creek next to Truganina Swamp where at least x6 with neck collars. I have been trying to open the myswan.org … Read more
I am trying to get a strap for my daughter’s Leica binoculars. She has lost hers and we wonder whether anyone who has replaced theirs with a harness, would like to sell us the strap that originally came with their Leica binoculars . We would be really grateful for any help with this thank you. … Read more
Thanks so much for the nice feedback here. I am learning through comments that Aus birders would indeed pay for a tour to see parrots in their homeland. Although perhaps the tour would need to include some hard to see parrots ie. Scarlet-chested parrots, hooded parrots etc. Excellent feedback. By the way I should have … Read more
I am just back from a few days in Griffith. We went to Wattle Creek dam for two afternoon until dark sessions and one dark to morning. Also, golf on the course. Together with birds on the way up there I saw the following exciting (for me) birds: Yellow Rosella, Cockatiel, Mallee Ringneck, Mulga, Glossy … Read more
My theory is that Aussies wouldnt necessarily be attracted to or want to pay for a tour to see parrots in their own land. Am I correct on that one? I know that globally those of us who do not live in Aus have no qualms about funding a tour just to see parrots. I … Read more