I will be around the Central Coast of NSW from 23 – 29 August. Would love to hear of some good birding sites within 100km of Wyong area. Particularly looking for Rose Robin, Shoveler, Square-tailed Kite, Spotted Harrier, Bristlebird, Black Falcon, Grey Goshawk, Satin Flycatcher and any of the more difficult birds to find. Thanks … Read more
I have a book ( Birds, Birders, and Birdwatching 1899-1999 ( Collier, Hatch, Matheson and Russell Eds. 2000) which has a short article about the emblem’s origins by the late Joan Paton, which throws some light on who might have been responsible for the emblem’s design. If anyone is really interested in seeing this I … Read more
We have had a couple of cancellations for next Saturday’s pelagic trip so, if you would like to book, please contact Hal at hepstein@bigpond.net.au as I will not be around to take bookings. Cheers Roger McGovern 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
Identification of the bird Because the name Piping Shrike is not used to identify any bird, there has been some confusion over what bird it represents. While some think it resembles the “Murray Magpie ” (Grallina cyanoleuca), the original reports specify that it is based on the Australian Magpie ,[1] and government sources specify the … Read more
It is well documented that it is a White-backed Australian Magpie, Gymnorhina hypoleuca, and if you look at the perch going under the tail, it clearly shows that it is a rear view, with the bird looking to the left over it’s right “shoulder.” Thick beak and white back, clearly a White-backed Australian Magpie Birding-Aus … Read more