It's all about the birds
Many Australian birders supported the 3-year campaign to protect the Yandina Creek Wetland on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. BirdLife Australia, Birds Queensland and Noosa Parks Association were among the groups that helped. It’s great to report that the campaign paid off and the wetland is to be restored. Full story here: sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/yandina-creek-wetland-to-be-restored.html Greg Roberts friarbird.roberts@gmail.com Birding-Aus … Read more
Greg Roberts’ article in this morning’s Weekend Australian is exciting news. I’m sure many of us have followed his reports regarding the draining of the Yandina Wetlands. All credit due to him and others with their persistence in fighting for this draining decision to be reversed. Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe … Read more
A request for those birdos who visit or know about the Winton Wetlands. I noticed on Birdline (1 Feb. Morecrofts) there is mention of ‘breeding event…by herons’ at this location by the List moderator… If anyone has nesting details of any species at this location, particularly egrets, I am keen to hear from them. Please … Read more
Helo Peter, Your comment has prompted me to dig this out of my diaries. 31 march 1982 Camped 60 km S of Nullagine on a creek running through red breakaways – very pretty. Some of the spinifex 6 ft high. About 1930, one or two birds fly nearby and calling, v.parrot like, double whistle doo-wee … Read more
see gbbc.birdcount.org/news/news-release/ There is also a photo competition … gbbc.birdcount.org/photo-contest-rules/ It will be interesting who the top Australian birder (the individual with the highest species count) is this time around. Regards, Laurie. Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org