Hi all, Just posting this note for a friend of mine; a birding guide who is a Malaysian national who is organising a tour to Sulawesi for February 2016. He is a very good birder, easy going guide [and guy] and his English is excellent. I have used him as a guide in Peninsular Malaysia … Read more
Hello to all, but to especially those of you frequently in Qld’s Wet tropics. Yesterday I saw a gorgeously plumaged adult male Sacred Kingfisher here at Trinity Beach, just north of Cairns. Normally such a sighting, although always beautiful, wouldn’t rate a mention here on Birding-Aus – but I’m not used to seeing this species … Read more
After a great trip to Bowra station a couple of weeks ago, I’ve reviewed most of the audio from many hours of remote recording and have a few calls I haven’t been able to identify. Would be helpful if someone familiar with these calls could help with ID. They have been uploaded to xeno-canto.org & … Read more
Saturday, 24 Oct, small number (20?) of WTNT flying not far above treetops 5km east of Carnarvon Hwy on Roma-Condamine road at about 10am brought us to a stop. There could have been more with trees either side of the road, because after about ten minutes there were 100+ flying well up. The weather was … Read more
Hi All, We are heading to Werribee on Thurs to try for the Ruff (and anything else out of the ordinary). Anyone else looking to head out on Thurs, and/or anyone with any up to date info? Specifically looking for Ruff/Reeve, Broad-billed Sand (if there’s any about), and any other strange waders. Thanks in advance, … Read more