Drones used to track wildlife

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

Barau’s Petrel in Australian waters off the Kimberley coast

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: Barau’s Petrel in Australian waters off the Kimberley coast

Magenta Petrel sighted off Kiama

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: Magenta Petrel sighted off Kiama

telescope replies

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

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Opening on Frogmouth Sarawak trip 15-21st Oct 2015

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: Opening on Frogmouth Sarawak trip 15-21st Oct 2015