Advert- 2018 Desert Parrot Expedition- 2 spaces left!

Hi Birders, Just a quick note to let people know that two spaces have become available on the 2018 Desert Parrot Expedition, 23rd May to 5th June. This world-first tour targets four of the most exciting parrot species in Australian birding: Princess Parrot, Night Parrot, Naretha Bluebonnet and Scarlet-chested Parrot. Further information about the plan . . . → Read More: Advert- 2018 Desert Parrot Expedition- 2 spaces left!

ORIENTAL REED-WARBLER heard at Lower Daintree, FNQ

on Monday 12/02/18 at about 1:15pm whilst at work in our open-air on-site office, I could hear the song of what could only have been an Oriental Reed-Warbler.

the bird was only about 40mtrs away, and just inside the corner of a 3/4-grown crop of sugar cane that abutted the carpark, so I walked over . . . → Read More: ORIENTAL REED-WARBLER heard at Lower Daintree, FNQ

Kerri – Aleutian tern

Hi Kerri, We live in Queensland and are hoping to see the terns on Tuesday, 20th. Long way to go so have you had any recent information. Many thanks, Wilma

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Whipbirds

Peter,

More importantly what colour were their eyes?

Cheers

Graeme

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bird drownings

Paul,

Sydney, particularly in the West, has been so dry and hot that plant growth with its associated bird feed including insects has bee exceptionally scarce and birds are dying of starvation, often near water in my experience when it has been very hot. Miners often dive onto water to bathe and scoop up . . . → Read More: bird drownings