Mixed feeding groups

I’ve just been on a birding trip to Sri Lanka (and thoroughly recommend it). Four of the group were British, and one asked our leader about the bird species leading feeding parties i.e. which species did this? Obviously it happens in Britain that one species must lead. When I was out today, I came across … Read more

Fuji 100-400mm lens review (long)

Hi Birders, This is a post about bird photography and camera equipment, so if you’re not interested then please don’t bother reading any further. As you would most likely know from my previous posts, I generally shoot Nikon when I’m out birding, so today I’d like to bring you something a little different – Fujifilm. … Read more

RFI Phalarope @ Ballina

Hi All Just back from overseas and wondering if the Phalarope at Ballina is still around? No reports on Eremaea from the weekend, but maybe someone looked for it and didn’t report it? If you looked and didn’t find it I’d appreciate that too! Any additional details of exact location/access would also be appreciated. Cheers … Read more