Latham’s snipe/Murwillumbah

Hi all Just thought I’d share my little high that I had this morning

Driving the kids to school and at the end of Tyalgum road just out of Murwillumbah NSW, I see movement in the culvert/drain on my left and the shape of a bird that was unbelievable

Slammed on the breaks . . . → Read More: Latham’s snipe/Murwillumbah

Koel hosts

I know this is a bit late. Eastern Koels are not uncommon in the Northern Rivers but, in the last 10 years, we have only twice seen a young Koel being fed by host parents. In both case the hosts were Black-faced Cuckoo-shrikes. Geoff and Natalie Ryan

Sulawesi and Halmahera

G’day all

Another overseas plug.

I’m just back from 3 weeks in Sulawesi and Halmahera with www.exploreisoindonesia.com. This is a one man company – Royke Mananta from Palu, Sulawesi is the owner.

Despite an earthquake, tsunami and the Lion Air plane crash in the weeks before we left our trip was a great . . . → Read More: Sulawesi and Halmahera

Nepal

Natalie and I have just returned from an 18 day wildlife tour of Nepal. The trip was organised by Travel Nepal and Shankar Tiwari was our guide. Shankar spent every day with us and is a peerless bird guide, consummate host and great companion. The trip was tailored to meet our requirements. We spent 3 . . . → Read More: Nepal