Migration in Willie Wagtails

Interesting to note. Most of the birds that are known to migrate latitudinally long distance in eastern Australia, we detect the changes quite obviously in the ACT. Also in the ACT we are more familiar with altitudinal migration than most parts of Australia. The COG Atlas, which was based on recording rates, shows reduced recording … Read more

Info for top birds near Alice Springs

Hello people, In a few days time I will be birding around Alice Springs. I would really appreciate some up-to-date info on: Painted Finch Rufous-crowned Emu-wren Slaty-backed Thornbill And also the remote possibilities: Grey Honeyeater (late in the year) Black Honeyeater (same) Princess Parrot (who knows…) Hope to hear something soon, Best regards,  Pieter de … Read more

Questions from a foreign birder

Hello! I’m from the United States, and I’m staying in Katoomba, New South Wales, for the next few weeks, and was wondering if anybody might be able to give me some advice as to where I might be able to see these species in the greater Sydney / Blue Mountains / central NSW area. Any … Read more

grey falcon

A Darwin River resident reported a Grey Falcon at his bird bath last week. Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow PO Box 71 Darwin River, NT, Australia 0841 043 8650 835 PhD candidate, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW. Founding Member: Ecotourism Australia Nominated by Earthfoot for Condé Nast’s International Ecotourism Award, 2004. With every introduction of a plant … Read more