2016 Tasmanian Twitchathon

Hi folks

Following on from Tim Dolby’s email about the Victorian Twitchathon, Tasmania will also be participating in the National Twitchathon on 29/30 October (forgive the Victorians and their horse race which has affected their twitching dates).

In Tasmania this year we are raising money for the Wedge-tailed Eagle, the largest bird of prey in . . . → Read More: 2016 Tasmanian Twitchathon

That’s an ecotone

The Ekka holiday in Brisbane dawned clear, so of course I joined my mate Bill on a longitudinal traverse of Spicers Peak.

The rangers had successfully completed a cool burn in the vicinity of Governor’s Chair a few weeks earlier, so there were few birds to be seen, other than the Grey Shrike Thrush . . . → Read More: That’s an ecotone

Port Stephens pelagic trip report Sunday 7th August 2016

Hi all, Pasted below is the link to the trip report from a very entertaining and enjoyable pelagic we had out of Port Stephens (NSW) on Sunday. www.sossa-international.org/forum/content.php?795 CheersMick

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Great Grasswren Air Safari – final update (ADVERTISEMENT?)

Hi all,

Well we’ve now succesfully completed our Great Grasswren Air Safari! Never before has anyone seen all of Australia’s current Grasswren species (+ a few subspecies thrown in for good measure) in one tour by private airplane. Here’s a brief update on the spectacular final days.

Days 12-14: A strenuous but fantastic 3-day hike . . . → Read More: Great Grasswren Air Safari – final update (ADVERTISEMENT?)