Hi Paul & Ruth, It is a bit out of the way from Hamilton but the Hopuruahine River, beside the Waikaremoana Rd just before you get to Lake Waikaremoana is a good spot for Blue Duck. This is the only place I’ve seen Blue Duck while still in the car – usually it takes a … Read more
After the sell-out of the first screening there will be a second screening of ‘The Desperate Plight of the Orange-bellied Parrot’ at the Pivotonian Cinema in South Geelong on Wednesday 2nd May. The cinema only seats 70 and bookings are already filling. For bookings go to www.trybooking.com/TYYB Proceeds to help support the OBP. Birding-Aus mailing … Read more
Not sure if this got posted or not, so sending it again. Is there anyone on Eyre Peninsula interested in a half day out doing bird photography. I will be visiting the area 2nd week of April and wouldn’t mind an outing somewhere. Particularly interested in Coffin Bay – Port Lincoln area but happy to … Read more
I’m heading over to Eyre around 9th April for a week. Just wondering if there is anyone who might like a day out (or half day) in order to photograph some birds. Particularly interested in Coffin Bay/Port Lincoln area but happy to try elsewhere. Cheers, Ian Smith Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or … Read more
As a child in the early 60’s I used to see Mutton Birds flying south regularly just above the waves from the Back Beach of Fraser Island. But, I’ve often thought that for these migrants it would make more sense if they flew high with jet stream assist. Sent from my iPhone Birding-Aus mailing list … Read more