Leave the Twitchers (was Night Parrot) alone :-)

(Probably time to change the subject heading ……? as this no longer has anything to do with Night Parrots …) Tony Russell wrote : (referring to irresponsible birders / maybe twitchers) >Oh yes, and to our exclusion from Price Saltfield and the difficulty of >accessing Alice Springs, Mt Isa, Broome and most other sewage ponds … Read more

some happy news

Some on Birding Aus may have heard of Dr. Nicole Duplaix, founder and director of TRAFFIC. She was a close friend of waterfowl expert, Janet Kear, who sadly died a few years ago – they collaborated on Flamingoes. Nicole has just married her longtime partner, Susan Wood, on a beach with their dogs in attendance. … Read more

Unusual coastal records – Coffs Harbour area

Hello everyone. I have just had a record from Anne Evans of 16 Black Kites soaring over Korora, Coffs Harbour today – and heading slowly south. Also, we are getting more records of Australian Pelican than usual – including approx. 30 flying past at Korora on 1 August, heading north. There are also unusually large … Read more

non-profit advert -Gould League Bird Study camp

There is one space left (for a camper who doesn’t require power) on the Gould League Bird Study Camp to be held at Booroorban, south of Hay, from September 22 to October 1. All meals are provided and there is a camp cook. There is a modest fee to cover costs – non-profit. If anyone … Read more

Comment on birding-Aus

Another birdsong recordist of high standing was Harold Crouch from South Australia, who passed away 6 years ago. He inspired and encouraged me into a life of birdwatching. (Another) Paul Taylor, Balaklava, SA. Sent from my iPad 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