South Island Pied Oystercatcher on Norfolk Island

Today I was alerted to an oystercatcher by local bird tour operator Margaret Christian at Kingston, Norfolk Island. A single bird was feeding in open grassland among cattle and feral ducks in the area and I was able to confirm it as a South Island Pied Oystercatcher. Oystercatchers occur on the island every few years . . . → Read More: South Island Pied Oystercatcher on Norfolk Island

Bamaga in March

I’m seeking advice on birding from Bamaga (Cape York) in early March 2016. Does anyone have experience searching for the local specialties, including Red-bellied Pitta at that time of year? In particular: – can you hire a 4WD in Bamaga? – what are the chances of accessing Lockerbie Scrub in early March? – any other . . . → Read More: Bamaga in March

Snipe and Eastern Curlews

In the last week I have seen two species of migratory birds around Brisbane. Is it more likely that they have been overwintering or are they early arrivals? On Wed 12 Aug I saw two Eastern Curlews on the mudflats at Myora Springs on North Stradbroke Island and on Sun 16 Aug I saw a . . . → Read More: Snipe and Eastern Curlews