Hi Chris, Schodde & Mason (1999) state in relation to M. l. leucopterus: “There are occasional anecdotal reports of the ‘black’ form or of blue males with black feathering on the Australian mainland, particularly on Peron Peninsula opposite Dirk Hartog Island and on Eighty-Mile Beach, WA (e.g. Collins 1995), but their significance cannot be evaluated … Read more
While travelling in WA I was asked by a couple of birders about their sighting of a Malurus leucopterus edouardi or M.i.leucopterus around Caernarvon. Both were adamant they had seen the satin black race on the mainland. No this is way above the pay grade of a seabirder so can anyone tell me whether either … Read more
And a couple of Drongos mixing it with the Dollarbirds – ain’t that just life ! Must be bugs out over the high valley in the heat. There’s a quorum of currawongs echo-carolling, so could be it’ll rain. Second SD sighting this Season. Judith SEQ 500m This note’s from the mobile. Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org … Read more
First Dollarbirds arrived today –THREE together. Some jostling in a big euc … JUdith SEQ 500m This note’s from the mobile. 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
Hi all, I recently interviewed Mr. Jayden Walsh on the BirdSpeak part of my birding website. We discuss his candidacy for the Northern Beaches, his local patch, conservation and his Northern Beaches Big Year attempt! You can read all about it at this link: www.bigdipbirding.com/birdspeak-jayden-walsh.html . James Mustafa www.bigdipbirding.com Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change … Read more