Birding-Aus

I wanted to email you to say thanks for your page, birding-aus.org/databases/. I volunteer with a youth group where we have different activities for local kids. We are starting a wildlife watching program, so we wanted to find some resources to share with the kids. Your page has some great stuff – thanks for all . . . → Read More: Birding-Aus

nz BIRDS

Gooday BA

We are going soon to New Zealand for a family function, mainly the South Island. Would like to see Rough-faced Shag, Brown Teal and South Island Rock Wren if possible. If a kind soul on BA can send us some hot tips, recent sightings and locations for these birds we would be very . . . → Read More: nz BIRDS

death of elder who supported birdwatchers in western Arnhem Land

On 12 August I attended the funeral of Mr. Burrunali of Mamadewerrie Outstation, western Arnhem Land. It was held at Gunbalanya (Oenpelli).

Mr. Burrunalli was one of thirty elders who supported birdwatchers coming to the area, even setting aside their best hunting billabong so that visitors would be safe. He and other elders took . . . → Read More: death of elder who supported birdwatchers in western Arnhem Land