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Hi David,

I made my 30th bird trip there since 1994 this April so I probably know it reasonably well. Give me a call on 02 6771 5580 and I’ll be glad to give you some info.

Best wishes David

P. O. Box 1234, Armidale, NSW 2350, Australia

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—– Forwarded message from drdeath@picknowl.com.au —– Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:45:39 +0930 From: drdeath@picknowl.com.au Reply-To: drdeath@picknowl.com.au Subject: Bhutan RFI To: Birding@unspecified-domain, -@unspecified-domain, Aus@birding-aus.org

Has anyone been to Bhutan? I have the opportunity to go there in September and would like any information on places to go, field guides, etc. Thanks. David Robertson Adelaide

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Currawongs.

I think the word ‘slaughter’ is right. I believe it is a catastrophe of cockatoos?

Carolyn Kerr

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Winter at the Western Treatment Plant

A lovely crisp, sunny, winter’s day at the Western Treatment Plant (Werribee, VIC) on Sunday produced some nice sightings, including:

Several Banded Lapwing back at the ‘usual’ site

Maybe 30 Banded Stilt (at Avalon Beach ponds)

Eight raptor species, including a fine close Spotted Harrier, a Collared Sparrowhawk perched on a fence-post getting some morning . . . → Read More: Winter at the Western Treatment Plant

Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest

The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, July 3, 2017 to Sunday, July 9, 2017:

Area: SA

Location: Linden Park, Adelaide

White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) (1) White face Heron came to out attention because of the strange behaviour of ravens and magpies in the area, which were swooping . . . → Read More: Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest

Rufous Owl

Anyone care to email me privately about the Rufous Owls in Cairns? We are in the right park but some more info would be helpful!!

Russell Woodford

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Will albatross take to artificial nests the way that parrots take to artificial hollows?

see www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jun/30/tasmania-trials-artificial-shy-albatross-nests-to-help-seabird-fight-extinction

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How To Twitch A Little Stint…

Hi all,

I recently enjoyed twitching the Little Stint discovered by Scott Baker at Stockyard Point (alongside the SIPO) last Sunday. A trip report ( www.bigdipbirding.com/little-stint-twitch.html) for anyone who fancies a read and a bit of an adventure!

Best wishes,

*James Mustafa*

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