Juvenile Black-faced Monarch…or somethng else?

Hi All I was birding in North Turramurra (a northern suburb of Sydney) today (Sat 16 Jan 2021) in an area known to hold Black-faced Monarchs at this time of year (and they are there as I saw an adult and heard another calling).  At one point I saw a bird that was the . . . → Read More: Juvenile Black-faced Monarch…or somethng else?

Odd Pied Monarch plumage

I got my first sighting of a Plumed Monarch at Lake Eacham a few days ago. Alan Gillanders saw the photos and suggested I post them to see what people think about the rufous or worn plumage on the wings / tail.

You can see the images on Birding-Aus Facebook page:

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“Phylogeny of the monarch flycatchers …”

Thanks, all. Here we go! – still current, apparently, for those with access through Science Direct – Andersen, M.J.; Hosner, P.A.; Filardi, C.E.; Moyle, R.G. (2015). "Phylogeny of the monarch flycatchers reveals extensive paraphyly and novel relationships within a major Australo-Pacific radiation". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 83: 118–36. doi:10.1016/j.ympev.2014.11.010.

— JudithLA

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Mulgoa Monarch

I saw and watched for a while the first Black-faced Monarch seen here in Mulgoa Valley by me In 40 years. In thick shrubbery on the (dry) creek, in drizzle. Common on the Coast and obviously does get to the Valley from time to time.

Today there were two loudly calling Reed Warblers, about . . . → Read More: Mulgoa Monarch

Nikon Monarch 7 binoculars

Peter,

Care should be taken when referring to models of Nikon binocs.

Nikon Monarch and Nikon Monarch 7s are totally different.

The Monarch 7s are nearly double the price of ordinary Monarchs and indeed according to their specs are very good.

I have had two pairs of the ordinary Monarchs, ordinary being the key word, . . . → Read More: Nikon Monarch 7 binoculars

Nikon Monarch 7 binos

Birding Aussers

I recently purchased a pair of Nikon 8×30 Monarch 7 binos – as recommended by Don (in a generous private email exchange a few months ago).

They were bought as a back-up to my Swarovski 10x42s, as a pair I can loan to friends/visitors, and as a smaller, lighter option to take on . . . → Read More: Nikon Monarch 7 binos

Monarch hybrids

I have posted images of three Monarchs on Eremaea for the interest of birders. There being insufficient space on that medium to set out detailed comment, readers may like to view those images in the North Queensland page. The photographs were taken in the Julatten region at different times and places this month.

I had . . . → Read More: Monarch hybrids

Spectacled monarch in sydney.

There was a spectacled monarch in the sydney harbour national park-north head early this morning this is my 3rd record in sydney during the last few years.

Michael ronan.

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For Sale: Nikon Monarch 5 10X42 Binocs

For Sale:

One pair of Nikon Monarch 5 10X42 binoculars.

Perfect condition and only three months old.

Great for bird watching.

$330 new. Asking price $250 (plus freight if applicable).

Call Martin on mob 0408 805 179 for more information.

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Nikon Monarchs fogged up

I cleaned the lenses of my binoculars last night, and trickled water on them to rinse them off, as I’ve done since I got them a few years ago. This morning the right hand barrel was fogged up. Can’t see it on the lenses, but the view is foggy, so some water must have got . . . → Read More: Nikon Monarchs fogged up