Hi All I have a few Channel-bills that have parasitised Currawong nests near my home on the lower north shore of Sydney. Numbers seemed to have increased over the years and they are even now along the Central Coast of NSW in places not previously seen. This week I can hear adults interacting vocally with . . . → Read More: Channel-billed Cuckoo
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As I will be away for large chunks of time in 2018 I will be unable to organise pelagics form Port MacDonnell on a regular basis. The next trip that is available in on 27 May. If you would like to organise a pelagic from Port MacDonnell please contact Adrian McKinnon at 0417 865 311. . . . → Read More: Pelagics from Port MacDonnell in 2018 Thank you Marie , Your suggestion sounds great. This would be sensible if it is wet. I camped with roof top tent last trip .This option is good if one doesn’t get rained out. Everyone were kicked out of the park by the Ranger that year 2007 because the road in when to slush. On . . . → Read More: RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range I use E-bird a good deal like many I suspect. I have noticed a pattern in parrot data. I looked at aproximately 30 species of parrots in NSW, VIC, NT and noticed that there are more recordings/sightings for most species in April/May as opposed to Sept/Oct. I have my own ideas as to why this . . . → Read More: Parrot population data and a question for birding aus members Hello All, Doug Herrington and I have been in the Lockerbie Scrub since December 13. The RBP is present here in it’s usual large numbers. Only the female is calling spontaneously currently. This call is not listed on either app. nor is reference made to it. It is a short, 3 note, mournful call quite . . . → Read More: Proposed Red bellied/Papuan pitta trip Iron Range Agree with Marie. Stayed there a few years ago and great place and food. We drove up and back earlier in the season. On 18 Dec 2017 16:29, “Marie Tarrant” < sittella@gmail.com> wrote: Hi MIlton I’ve just returned from a trip to Iron Range. 3 of us took the fly/drive accommodation package offered by Portland . . . → Read More: RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range Laurie and any interested others I hope the info below is useful Fly/Drive packages for Portland House *Fly/Drive/Accommodation package inclusive * • Airfares with *Skytrans *from Cairns to Lockhart River and return • You are met on your arrival at the Lockhart River airport with your 4WD car. (Conditions apply, please see below). • Accommodation . . . → Read More: RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range G’day Marie Could you please outline how the fly/drive/accommodation package works [not described on either website]. Do they pick you up at the Lockhart River airport? Regards, Laurie. On 18 Dec 2017, at 3:28 pm, Marie Tarrant < sittella@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi MIlton > I’ve just returned from a trip to Iron Range. 3 of . . . → Read More: RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range Hi MIlton I’ve just returned from a trip to Iron Range. 3 of us took the fly/drive accommodation package offered by Portland House – here’s a link to it. The trip exceeded all expectations in every way and we ate at the Portland Roads cafe which has an outstanding menu on offer – we got . . . → Read More: RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range Dear Birders, This is an RFI regarding suggested itineraries for a private excursion to Iron range. I know there are some excellent Bird guides that do the trip however this will be myself with about 6 sons and nephews, who have become avid birders also. So any info re Accommodation, transport, best way to see . . . → Read More: RFI – Proposed red-bellied Pitta trip – Iron range |
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