Having tried to work with Australian taxonomists for the last 5+ years (and largely failed), and heard the chorus of frustration at the current state of taxonomy from almost everyone involved with birds in any way (outside of a ivory towers), there is one thing I can say with absolute confidence about taxonomy and honestly … Read more
TRIP REPORT – SYDNEY PELAGIC – SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2016 This trip was an extra trip to the normal 2nd Saturday of the month schedule but still attracted a boat full of eager birders. We experienced a day with strong winds and big swell, which meant for some fairly uncomfortable conditions at times during the … Read more
Attention race fans! The provisional results for the Victorian Twitchathon are in! Following on from the previous weekends race, the Melbourne Cup, here are the provisional results for Victoria’s main sporting race, the Victorian Twitchathon. Overall 10 teams participated this year. 7 in the 12 hr race, including 1 junior team. 2 teams in the … Read more
Hi all ? Just thought I’d share… There’s a lot of activity with spring time and parents feeding their chicks at present as I’m sure you’ve noticed. The On my property, near the base of Mt Warning NP NSW, I’ve just discovered a nest hollow in the side of a termite mound on the side … Read more