names

*** For those on the birdswa email list, you won’t have seen the earlier discussion on common names, but most of what I say below is WA related so I have included you. *** As John Graff and others have said, the ‘white-headed’ stilt in Australia is the Banded Stilt, not the ‘Black-winged’ Stilt. The … Read more

Whereabouts of John Malone

Hello all, John used to contribute to W.A. Bird Notes about 15 years ago. I think he used to live at Kewdale. He was probably the last person to see a Rufous Bristlebird at Ellensbrook back in 1980. I have a copy of the notes he made at the time. Cheers Graeme Chapman Birding-Aus mailing … Read more

Rock Parrots in Albany

I have seen a number of requests of where to find Rock Parrots in the SW of WA. Middleton Beach and Albany Golf Course at Albany has been recommended as a possible location. During Christmas/ New Year and last weekend, I visited the area. Rock Parrot- during 2 early morning walks on the Christmas / … Read more