Fwd: Birding Tour in Madagascar September 2026

Hi everyone,

I’ve been on the lookout for a few years for a birding trip in Madagascar. The problem is that Madagascar is very poor and has very poor roads, and most tours seem to be very expensive and quite protracted.

For . . . → Read More: Fwd: Birding Tour in Madagascar September 2026

Eurasian tree sparrow

Hi all I saw the Eurasian Tree Sparrow is at Coolalinga Darwin somewhere…can anyone from this area or not give me exact GPS etc of where they saw it and description of the area so I can see them tomorrow? Thanks again Kirri ☺️ Sent from my iPhone

Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings . . . → Read More: Eurasian tree sparrow

Palmerston/Darwin NT Tern ID

Hi all… Just at Palmerston treatment ponds today I’ll be honest and say I struggle at a distance with some Tern species I’d love some help with ID for this time of year from those in the know

What I could see/no pics sorry only had my scope Was – Terns flying with a dusting . . . → Read More: Palmerston/Darwin NT Tern ID

ID Storm Petrel Thursday Is. QLD

ID assistance possible White-faced Storm Petrel.

Greetings, we were heading over to Thursday Is (TI) on Sat. 13 September at 0910. We all spotted this small bird floating on the surface about 300m off shore from Hospital Point. The bird was not distressed and allowed us to approach in the dinghy, flying once when we got too close. Appreciate any assistance . . . → Read More: ID assistance possible White-faced Storm Petrel.

Help with call

Hi all,

I have a recording of a call I would like help to identify.

I know it cant be sent as an attachment on this forum: can anyone advise where to upload this?

 

Thanks

Paul

Rufous Owls

Hi all Am in the Darwin area for a little while longer but would love to see a Rufous Owl again I looked online and saw one recently sighted but in a strange area… Anyone had any luck anywhere lately as EBird wasn’t bringing many recent sightings

Also was hoping to get Chestnut Rail at . . . → Read More: Rufous Owls

Vale David Stewart

It is with a very heavy heart that I convey the news that David Stewart passed away last Thursday evening.

Dave was a mentor and dear friend, and one of the greatest birders this country has seen. His incredible knowledge of birds and their calls enabled him to record a vast library of birdsong, . . . → Read More: Vale David Stewart

Vacancy on Kangaroo Island tour (advertisement)

Hi all, A vacancy for 1 or 2 persons has arisen on our 4-day "Kangaroo Island Birding & Wildlife Tour", commencing in Adelaide on 22 September. Featuring Glossy Black Cockatoo, Fairy Penguin, Western Whipbird, Beautiful Firetail and many other great birds, along with beautiful scenery and the habitat has recovered remarkably in the last . . . → Read More: Vacancy on Kangaroo Island tour (advertisement)

Sound recording workshops

Last December I attended a sound recording workshop in Brisbane. Run over 2 and a half days, it took us through the basics of how to record bird song, prepare and upload audio for eBird checklists, and gave us plenty of time in the field. We had several staff from Cornell University, all of them . . . → Read More: Sound recording workshops