It is Lake Cargelligo, not Cargellico.

Sorry to be picky, but the location for the mystery Tern in SW NSW, is Lake Cargelligo, not Lake Cargellico. It is a common error, and causes some eye rolling from the locals. If you really want to sound like a local, you just call it “Lakes”. Carl Clifford Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change … Read more

Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest

The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, October 19, 2015 to Sunday, October 25, 2015: Area: SA Location: Smaller pond off western side of Main South Road and Onkaparinga River road bridge, adjacent to Old Noarlunga township and alongside the Boy Scout Hall Blue-billed Duck (Oxyura australis) (1) … Read more

Whiskered/White-winged Black Tern at Lake Cargellico

Hi Birders First, many thanks to all of you who responded to my identification request, on and off-line. I don’t often participate in the birding-aus chatter but am always impressed at the knowledge and generosity of others. Lots of good pointers and photos which I devoured. What a great bunch you all are! I’m going … Read more