Advertisement – Canon DSLR Camera & Lens for sale.

I have the following for sale: Canon 7D camera with EF100 – 400 f4.5 – 5.6 L IS lens. This combination of camera & lens is probably the worlds most popular amongst serious birders. Price $1300 7D camera was serviced by Canon Sept 2013 & a new shutter assembly fitted. Canon EF100 – 400 f4.5 … Read more

S.A Peninsula’s

Hello Just wondering if anyone out there has some great spots i should be birding at on the S.A Yorke Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula and in the Coorong area?? I’ll be in these areas shortly and into the new year and am just planning ahead.. Mallee Whipbird & Malleefowl would be a bonus. Any recent sightings … Read more

Night vision

A local electronics shop is advertising night vision scopes x 3 magnification infra red monocular. Has anyone ever tried one? For owls etc? David Robertson Adelaide 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

BirdLife and Marketing

“Perhaps Mr. Sullivan would be willing to introduce us to the political advocacy his organisation is working on, and why he thinks it is an effective effort. I’d like to hear that answer.” OK, I’ve taken the bait again … Firstly, BirdLife Australia does not do “political” advocacy. BirdLife’s small and effective professional advocacy team … Read more

Who’s eating the Cockatoos?

Hi All, Last night at some ungodly hour, I was woken by a Cockatoo screaming like I’ve never heard before. This morning when I got up the remains of said Cockatoo were spread over our front lawn. This is the second time in two weeks. There is mainly feathers, with bit of meat attached, and … Read more