Tasmanian Twitchathon – helping save the 40-spotted Pardalote

Hey birding folk Following on from Tim Dolby’s email regarding the Victorian Twitchathon, this email is to announce that the Tasmanian Twitchathon is back! After a hiatus of 4 years, a State-wide Tasmanian Twitch has now returned. This year we are aiming to raise money for the conservation of the 40-spotted Pardalote. Not only are … Read more

Victorian Twitchathon – helping to save our threatened mallee birds

Hi bird fams, It’s time.The Victorian Twitchathon is back! And we’re aiming to help save the Mallee Emu-wren and our mallee birds! This year we want to raise money for research on these unique birds (see http://www.birdlife.org.au/projects/threatened-mallee-birds) and the Mallee IBAs. As you know, the Mallee IBAs are important bird areas that are in danger … Read more

Sydney Pelagic Trip Report – Saturday 12 September 2015

SYDNEY PELAGIC TRIP REPORT – SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2015 OVERVIEW After more than twenty years of going out on Sydney pelagic trips, I never cease to be amazed at what they can sometimes throw up in surprises. On Saturday, after being out for most of the day in gorgeous spring sunshine and benign conditions, everyone … Read more