Big White Bird Survey: annual Cockatoos & Ibis count 11th October

Looking at the website, it appears that the organisers are after sightings of birds banded/tagged in Sydney. They are interested in the dispersion / movement of these tagged birds. Regards, Laurie. On 29 Sep 2015, at 4:08 pm, Mona Loofs-Samorzewski < moomin.mona@gmail.com> wrote: > Apologies for cross-postings. > Mona > >> Begin forwarded message: >> . . . → Read More: Big White Bird Survey: annual Cockatoos & Ibis count 11th October

Pallid cuckoos 2015

Hi all, We have good numbers of Pallid calling between Wollar – Gulgong and Mudgee in central NSW at present. Heard one calling in fairly dense shrubby woodland at Munghorn Gap NR last week. Have been around in healthy numbers. Interestingly I saw some calling Pallid Cuckoos and Horsefields Bronze Cuckoos as well as Rufous . . . → Read More: Pallid cuckoos 2015

Albany Pelagics Oct 24th & 25th – spaces available

Hi all, The next weekend of pelagic trips out of Albany is scheduled for the weekend of the 24th and 25th of October, and we still have a couple of spaces on both days. If you’d like a place on either (or both) trips, please let me know. If you have any queries, please also . . . → Read More: Albany Pelagics Oct 24th & 25th – spaces available

Lewin’s rail .

Hi all. I recently seen a Lewin’s rail high on a heath covered ridge in the royal national park I thought a bit unusual in this habitat? Cheers Michael. 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

New Caledonia trip report

Just been asked for a time line… I spent two days at Riviere Bleue and one day each at Mt Koghi and Grandes Fougeres. — John Leonard Canberra Australia www.jleonard.net I want to be with the 9,999 other things. 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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Fwd: Big White Bird Survey: annual Cockatoos & Ibis count 11th October

Apologies for cross-postings. Mona > Begin forwarded message: > Hi All > > > > Please Spread the Word to your colleagues and networks. > > > > We want to find out where all the Australian White Ibis and Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are across Australia. > > > > The count is on Sunday 11th . . . → Read More: Fwd: Big White Bird Survey: annual Cockatoos & Ibis count 11th October

Sossa Pelagics

Hi all A rough sea on the 27th September from Kiama NSW produced a great variety of sea birds. Visit the SOSSA website for details. The trip was filmed by the ABC Lateline program and hopefully will go to air on Thursday 1st October. The main story is about the work of Sossa with respect . . . → Read More: Sossa Pelagics

New Caledonia trip report

And the report http://www.jleonard.net/NCtripre.pdf — John Leonard Canberra Australia www.jleonard.net I want to be with the 9,999 other things. 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

New Caledonian Bird images

Here are some of the best images from my last week’s trip. www.jleonard.net/ncbirds.htm Hope you enjoy them. I’ll post a link to my trip report later. — John Leonard Canberra Australia www.jleonard.net I want to be with the 9,999 other things. 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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Firsts for the Yarra in Ivanhoe

Hi all, Bill here I heard my first Sacred Kingfisher (for the season, at least) while walking on the Yarra this morning. It complements the Fan-tailed Cuckoo a week or so back. The other thing that was a first for me, yesterday at the same spot (between the Wilson Reserve and the Bourke Road bridge) . . . → Read More: Firsts for the Yarra in Ivanhoe