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Dear Birders, It’s bin day in our ‘burb with the unfortunate result of some rubbish being left behind. However, this has provided a potential source of morning tea for the resident Ravens and entertainment for me. One small paper bag in particular has enticed the local constabulary to leave its perch in the gum tree . . . → Read More: Ravens in the Rubbish see www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171012151809.htm “Many birds and other wildlife die following an oil spill, but there are also other potential long-terms effects of oil exposure on animals. In a recent Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry study that examined blood samples from birds present in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 and 2011 following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, . . . → Read More: Even light oiling can be harmful to seabirds While trying to get some good photos of the Yellow-bellied Sunbird feeding on beautiful large Hibiscus flowers I found most of them never came to the front of the flower to put their head in to get the nectar out but stayed hidden behind the back of the flower where they drilled a hole . . . → Read More: exoctic nector “theft” Watching Noisy Miners in the golden trumpet trees, I see that they are piercing the bases of the large flowers to access the nectar. I had heard of birds doing this with introduced blooms the world over but had not seen it before. I’m guessing Darwin never got to see this…? For those collecting such . . . → Read More: exotic nectar “theft” Following Adrian Boyle’s link in Australian Twitchers – mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-14/night-parrot-found-sandy-desert/9047462 Knowledge of the actual status of NPs is growing now that people can tell if they are present in an area. 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 . . . → Read More: Night Parrots – the importance of knowing what to look and listen for Hi all I still have a number of vacancies on the November 12th and December 10th BirdLife Victoria pelagics out of Portland in SW Victoria. Please let me know if you are interested. Cost is circa $160 on the day and shared transport from Melbourne can be arranged. Last weekend we had some nice birds . . . → Read More: November and December Portland Pelagic vacancies Today a pair of Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos flew into my backyard at Springfield, NSW, screaching and making a lot of noise. It has been about 4 – 5 years since we have had a visit.They settled in trees in the mangrove swamp land nearby. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org . . . → Read More: Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoos Hi Paul, January two years ago. we had a really outstanding 3 weeks in Ecuador with Field Guides, including a week at Sacha Lodge on the upper Amazon, and sixty plus Hummingbird spp. seen mainly at feeders around specific Birding Lodges around the country. Plus many many others such as an infinite variety of . . . → Read More: Ecuador Hi birders, Ruth and I are heading to Ecuador. We have a Galápagos trip planned, of course – but will have a week in the country before then (and have no problem with travelling). Can anyone recommend must-visit places and local guides? Also, any recommendations for field guides and/or apps? Thanks in advance, Paul Dodd . . . → Read More: Ecuador We have another trip scheduled for 10 December fromr Port MacDonnell. If you would like to book a spot contact me directly. Cost is $140 a head and includes a BBQ lunch with tea, coffee and soft drinks. Colin. 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 . . . → Read More: Pelagic from Port macDonnell 10 December |
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