Scarlet-chested Parrot video and more

Hi people, The saga continous with the next batch of highlights from my big year, including a chance encounter with Scarlet-chested Parrot at Gluepot! http://ibc.lynxeds.com/news/gluepot-nature-reserve-telowie-gorge-beetaloo-reservoir Enjoy! Best regards, Pieter de Groot Boersma 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

RFI – the south-west

Hello all, I’m heading over to south-west Western Australia in mid-November for my first ever visit for the state. I will be there for work but think I have worked in three full days birding before returning. I’ve checked out Frank O’Connor’s website but am hoping for a few recent tips on some specific species. … Read more

RFI: Eastlakes Golf Course, Sydney

Hi Everyone, I’m thinking of heading to the Eastlakes Golf Course in Sydney this weekend. It looks like a good spot but it also looks rather large. Any suggestions on specifically where to go? My main target is tawny grassbird, and according to ebird.org , Eastlakes looks like the most reliable spot in Sydney. Thanks … Read more

Pelagic trips off Eaglehawk Neck in 2016

Hi All, In 2016 I’m organizing a number of pelagic trips out of Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania. These will operate under the banner of Birdlife Australia. While we don’t insist on it, it therefore helps if you are a member of Birdlife Australia. At present there are trips scheduled for the following dates: Friday 29th January … Read more

Fw: Mystery calls from Bowra Station, Queensland

Some suggestions from Steve Debus Regards Shirley —– Original Message —– From: “Steve Debus” < sdebus@une.edu.au> To: “Shirley Cook” < shirleycook@skymesh.com.au> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 7:44 AM Subject: RE: [Birding-Aus] Mystery calls from Bowra Station, Queensland Hi Shirley, 1) is a typical Brown Falcon. The others I’m not 100% sure about, as it’s too … Read more