ANU researchers have developed drones that have successfully detected tiny radio transmitters weighing as little as one gram … See http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/08/150825103118.htm . 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
Adrian Boyle advises that Simon Cook, a mate of his, saw a Barau’s Petrel at 12 40S 125 50E on 4 August while on a ship between Bali and Wyndham. That is in Australian waters not far from Ashmore Reef. Cheers, Mike Carter, 03 9787 7136 30 Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza, VIC 3930, Australia … Read more
Hello all, Details below of last Saturday’s Magenta Petrel on SOSSA’s Kiama pelagic trip. About 1pm we were running back in to the shelf from deeper water when I noticed the undulating flight of a pterodroma approaching the boat from behind and about 60-80m to the side. Nearing the boat it showed its underside revealing … Read more
Thanks to all those who replied with good information on telescopes. Clearly, they are a whole world in themselves. I have a lot to look into and think about, and I will have a serious go at it. Thanks again. Stephen 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
Hi everyone We have an opening for a person to join our Sarawak trip to look for Bornean and Dulit Frogmouth, Black Oriole, Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker, Hook-billed Bulbul, etc with Birdtour Asia. Should be awesome. There are 4 of us and we are looking for another person to join and share costs. Please email me directly … Read more