Chukar partridge in Bacchus Marsh

I was contacted by someone today with an unusual bird in his yard, somewhere around Bacchus Marsh. Long story short, he sent me 3 very beautiful clear photos which identified it as a Chukar partridge. I see there was once a release of these birds around Gulgong NSW but they aren’t believed to . . . → Read More: Chukar partridge in Bacchus Marsh

WTNT

Flock of WTNT over Woronora River at Como, NSW just now (6.30pm) : >100, maybe 200 birds.

Paul

 

Koels and Magpies

Hi all, Bill here

Following my post about Koels, I’ve had a question about whether they parasitise Magpies. I thought they concentrated on larger honeyeaters.

Does anyone know? I don’t have HANZAB to hand, unfortunately.

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Spaces available – private guided tour Vietnam March 2019

Hi folks Due to an illness forced drop out of one of our number we have 1 or 2 spots available on a birding tour of Vietnam next year. The booking is for a 22 day private tour organised by Paul Ashley (pash44.pa@gmail.com) from the UK, with Tien from www.vietnampittatours.com. Departure date from Hanoi . . . → Read More: Spaces available – private guided tour Vietnam March 2019

It’s not trails that disturb forest birds, but the people on them

see www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181112082417.htm

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W-T Needletails & F-T Swifts at Wangetti Beach, FNQ

I observed a large flock of about 50 Fork-tailed Swifts with a few White-throated Needletails (I counted 6) at Wangetti Beach at 7:30am today. these are my first swift records this season on the Wet Tropics lowlands. weather was sunny and fine, and the birds were hawking about 30mtrs above ground…

cheers,  martin . . . → Read More: W-T Needletails & F-T Swifts at Wangetti Beach, FNQ

BARN SWALLOWS x 2 at junction of Capt Cook Hwy & Cape Tribulation Rd, Lower Daintree, FNQ

I located the first 2 Barn Swallows of the season yesterday morning at 8:30am and they were present this morning as well.

I wouldn’tr be surprised if 30 or so of their kind also turn up at the same site soon, as happened last season… I will keep an eye on this site . . . → Read More: BARN SWALLOWS x 2 at junction of Capt Cook Hwy & Cape Tribulation Rd, Lower Daintree, FNQ

Sydney botanical gardens Frogmouths

Hi all – I’m visiting from Scotland and hoping to get to the Sydney botanical gardens on Tuesday. Does anyone have any specific info on locating the Frogmouths? It would be nice to see them. Alan

The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683. Tha Oilthigh Obar Dheathain na charthannas clàraichte . . . → Read More: Sydney botanical gardens Frogmouths

Koel photo?

Hi all, Bill here

I have to write a Facebook message on behalf of my employer, Optics Central, about the return of the Koel to Melbourne. Does anyone have a photo that I can use?

I can’t pay anything for it, but I’ll certainly give credit.

Many thanks.

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Gamba Grass

The scourge of gamba grass that Denise often reminds us about on Birding-aus has made it into today’s The Guardian newspaper:

 

www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/nov/13/increased-fire-risk-fear-as-african-gamba-grass-invades-northern-australia

 

Stephen Ambrose

Ryde, NSW