Day: January 3, 2016

The only population of the Eastern Ground Parrot in Queensland outside the Great Sandy World Heritage Area is under threat from a combination of car strikes and plans to expand the Sunshine Coast Airport. More here: http://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com.au/2016/01/airport-cars-threaten-ground-parrot-on.html Greg Roberts 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

We found a telescope this morning next to the bird-hide at Werribee. I can be contacted on mnmbrasher@optusnet.com.au to claim it Cheers Mick Brasher — This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus 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

2015 PLAINS-WANDERER REPORT As in 2014, low and erratic rainfall put plains-wanderers under pressure in the Wanganella district in 2015. Throughout the district, the rainfall was again 50—100 mm below the long term average and crucially, this is the fourth year in succession of below average rainfall.The rainfall varied throughout the district, with Wanganella township … Read more

It appears that the Lake Wollumboola bird is the first to be recorded outside New Zealand by that facility. However the species is on a Birds Australia checklist of Australian birds, implying records this side of the ditch sometime. However when I check with Birdata the cupboard appears to be bare. Presumably the inclusion on … Read more

There are still a few places on this trip, cost $130 a head (Includes BBQ lunch, tea/coffee). Please contact Stuart Hull (cc above) if you want a spot. Colin Rogers. 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