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: advertisement – Sulawesi tour february
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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: Sacred Kingfisher in coastal WET TROPICS (October-December) 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: Mystery calls from Bowra Station, Queensland 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: WTNT 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: WTP Thursday Hi all, I’ve put together a page featuring some interesting vocalizations of Spotted Bowerbird (Chlamydera maculata) which I recently recorded at Bowra Station in SW Queensland. http://wildambience.com/2015/10/the-amazing-calls-of-the-spotted-bowerbird/ Nothing unusual for the species, but it was the first time I had heard them at the bower and was amazed by the variety & nature of the . . . → Read More: Spotted Bowerbird Calls from Bowra Station Hi Mike There were 11 WTNTs flying above Bongaree (Bribie Island) at 8am Monday Oct 26. Weather was warm and sunny. They were circling up very high but generally heading in a westerly direction. Cheers Brian & Meg 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 . . . → Read More: WTNT We still have 3 spots available on this trip. Cost is $130 a head and includes a BBQ lunch. If you are interested please contact Stuart Hull at the e-mail above. 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 . . . → Read More: Pelagic from Port MacDonnell 15 November Hi all, Im hoping someone out there has some recent location information for Letter-winged Kite on the Strzelecki Track. I have seen some photos recently online that indicate a successful breeding season, so Im hoping to get out to that area over the Melbourne Cup long weekend and see some of these beautiful outback birds. . . . → Read More: RFI Letter-winged Kite, Strzelecki Track |
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