new bird spp on Rote (off Timor)

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181023110605.htm

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‘There is kinship between people and all animals. Such is the Law.’ Kimberley lawmen (from Yorro Yorro)

Wedge-tailed Eagle decline

Natalie and I left Yamba 23 June and drove west staying at Yetman, Lightning Ridge, Bowra (4 nights), Thargomindah, Olive Downs (4 nights) then across Camerons Corner and down to Lyndhurst. We continued up to the Kimberley via the Tanami, We kept a comprehensive trip list and did not see a Wedgie until after we . . . → Read More: Wedge-tailed Eagle decline

Wedge-tailed Eagle decline?

I have just driven Wentworth – Broken Hill – Adelaide. Between Wentworth & Broken Hill, I recorded one Wedge-tailed Eagle despite an enormous number of road kill (mostly kangaroo/wallaby plus a few emu and goat). In a 20km section towards the Broken Hill end I counted 165 road kill (I then stopped . . . → Read More: Wedge-tailed Eagle decline?

Checklist and species codes

Many years back Birds Australia used to publish (on their website) a checklist of species including reference numbers. These numbers included the latest official taxonomic codes and the codes used in the original Atlas. I can't currently find such a checklist on the BA site. Does it still exist somewhere (and if not, why . . . → Read More: Checklist and species codes

Communal roosting

Has anyone seen the communal roosting of Pied Imperial pigeons and Metallic Starlings.

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Help with thornbill species

Good birding guide for Sydney?

Hi all, A friend of a friend from the USA wants to know if I know of any good bird guides in the Sydney area. Despite living in Newcastle, I don’t know much about birding guides for Sydney other than what can be found on google. If anyone can pass on any recommendations for a . . . → Read More: Good birding guide for Sydney?

Birding-Aus Digest, Vol 60, Issue 11

Hi Russell & Bill,

Lake Acraman is most easily accessed from the eastern side, off the road between Pondanna ruins and Moonarie Homestead. There are back tracks that’ll get you there from Yardea and Yarna Homesteads too. Seek permission from property managers before heading out there. They’ll be able to give you the latest information . . . → Read More: Birding-Aus Digest, Vol 60, Issue 11

Fwd: perishing binocs

DEET in many insect repellents can 'melt' plastic.

On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 6:36 AM Iain Campbell <private.iain@gmail.com> wrote: From mid-range of the premium brands ( Zeiss, Swarovski and Leica) or the top of the line of the cheaper brands (Vortex), this should not be happening.

On Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at . . . → Read More: Fwd: perishing binocs

Fwd: perishing binocs

From mid-range of the premium brands ( Zeiss, Swarovski and Leica) or the top of the line of the cheaper brands (Vortex), this should not be happening.

On Tue, Oct 23, 2018 at 2:02 PM Peter Shute <pshute@nuw.org.au> wrote: I'm forwarding this message below to the list for Judith, who seems to be having . . . → Read More: Fwd: perishing binocs