It's all about the birds
Hi Birding-aussers, I’m after a first edition of Neville Cayley’s “What Bird is That?” If you have one that you’re interested in selling, please let me know. Thanks and all the best, Paul Dodd 0419516669 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
I have recently purchased a mini spotting scope (a Vortex Razor HD 11-33 X 50mm) to take with me on trips when birding is an occasional, ancillary activity (rather than the primary activity, for which I take my full-size Kowa scope and Manfrotto tripod). The Vortex is small enough to be easily packed in regular … Read more
This is a note of warning to any birders thinking of visiting the Top End. Gamba grass, a weed that grows to nearly five metres in height is out of control in much of the area bounded by Darwin/Litchfield Park-Daly River/Katherine and Kakadu. This area includes several popular birding spots. It’s only June and already … Read more
I notice that the IOC (as of June 14th) are considering combining Emu and Cassowaries into one family. You beauty!!! Since my goal is to see 50% of every family, I would then have 2 out of 4 and wouldn’t need to see Dwarf or Northern Cassowary in PNG. Bring it on! _________________________________________________________________ Frank O’Connor … Read more
I notice that the IOC (as of June 9th) is considering the split of Purple-backed Fairywren (Malurus assimilis) from Variegated Fairywren (Malurus lamberti). I would assume that ‘dulcis’ and ‘rogersi’ and ‘bernieri’ would be part of ‘assimilis’? I am a little surprised. I thought that ‘dulcis’ and ‘rogersi’ were the very different ones, and I … Read more