What is …

… this?– A slow thwocking sound coming from the same patch where a non-birder saw a “frogmouth” on the ground.  I’m just south of the sightings-range of Large-tailed Nightjar, & also at altitude. The sound is far slower than online recordings of that species’ “woodchop” call.  Any ideas? Judith  SEQ 500m — Judith

Changes in status of southern Queensland birds

A further discussion about how the status and distribution of birds in south-east Queensland has changed over the 40 years between 1979 and 2019, in some cases markedly.  This posts covers boobies to raptors. There are some good news stories: for instance, Radjah Shelduck and Magpie-Goose were thought extinct in the region in 1979; today … Read more

Spotted Scrubwren Sericornis maculatus

Hi All Can someone please tell me the distribution of the newly split Spotted Scrubwren? Does it occur around Albany, Cheynes Beach, Two People’s Bay? Is there another race in the StirlingRanges or is it the same one? Which race occurs on Kangaroo Island? Thanks in advance Christine Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings … Read more