SEQ 500m For those interested in this data: Past few years I’ve watched green Satin Bowerbirds feeding on developing flowers of the Liquidambar next to the house. Finally yesterday I was able to see what they’re doing, mechanically– They first snap off the (male) raceme & drop it to the ground. Immediately they feed with … Read more
Hi people, Part 4 of my Youtube collection on Australiam mammals! Includes gems like Benett’s and Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroos, Spectacled Hare Wallaby, Quokka, Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby, Tammar Wallaby and Black Wallaroo! [i.ytimg.com/vi/bvJUD634APk/maxresdefault.jpg] Mammals of Australia Part 4: Macropods Part 2 www.youtube.com Possums and Gliders For a detailed report see here: mammalwatching.com/Australasia… For birds of Australia, … Read more
Eaglehawk Pelagic Trip Report – August 21st, 2016 Participants: Ruth Brozek, Karen Dick, Rob Hamilton, Stephen Kaye, Mona Loofs-Samorzewski, Angus McNab, Nicole Sommer, John Tongue, Shirley Tongue, Peter Tongue, Kimberley Tongue, Els Wakefield, and Paul Brooks (organiser and report compiler) Boat: The Pauletta, skippered by John Males, with deckhand Lucas. Notes: The prevailing northerlies in … Read more
‘Fewer participants belonged to the American Birding Association than the Audubon Society or chapters, and most preferred to travel independently of organised tours. One explanation for both these findings might be that female participants in particular were less interested in activities or trips that focused solely on birding, particularly where it was intensive. And because … Read more
Sorry for the late notice, but SOSSA’s Saturday trip this weekend, the 27th of August, still has a few spots available. We leave Kiama Harbour at 7.30am and return around 4pm. If anyone is interested in coming along, please contact SOSSA at sossa@tpg.com.au or on 02 4272 4626 You can get further information at www.sossa-international.org … Read more