In Wim Vader’s report of a stroll in the” balmy” Netherlands (well compared with Tromso), he pondered the English for Calystegia sepium, not having his English plant book with him. It is Hedge Bindweed, also known as Bugle vine, Heavenly trumpets or Bellbind (amongst others). Many laymen know it as convolvulus. Formerly called Convolvulus sepium … Read more
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Hi all, I’ll be in Jordan for a week or so soon. Can anyone make recommendations re. bird guide? Thanks Paul 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 Just recently was birding in Agnus waters and found a young Plum-headed finch on its own with Double-barred finches…seemed odd?? I’ve only seen Plum headeds inland at Bowra station etc, not near the beach And then in Bundaberg yesterday a Nutmeg mannikin with a little group of Double-barred finches…also interesting I thought… Anyways … Read more