Author: john.k

At Point Cartwright, Mooloolaba, Qld @ 1.30pm, observed 3 Lesser Frigatebirds – 1 female and 2 males soaring above the headland. Still present on departure half an hour later. Thought this might be of interest to S.E.Qld birders. Cheers, John Kooistra Kureelpa, Sunshine Coast. — This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

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The Red-throated Pipit at Lake McLarty WA, was seen this evening by myself and Ian, a photographer from Perth (who got a decent shot of it). It was on the south eastern edge of the lake not far from the water, but was flighty and moved to the thicker grassed area to the east. We also saw and photographed a Broad-billed Sandpiper feeding in the shallow water on the southern edge of the lake. Cheers, John Kooistra — This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org

Willy Wagtail, heard at 4.00 am, seen at 7.00am John Kooistra Horrocks Beach, WA — This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org

Hi all, I am a travelling Queensland birder currently at Horrocks Beach, 70 km north of Geraldton, WA. and staying till the early new year, before heading south. I have had some good birding in the these parts but am looking for these species in particular: Little Buttonquail, Western Corella, Black-eared Cuckoo and Blue-breasted Fairy-wren. Any sites or tips on finding these in the Geraldton area would be much appreciated. Also, can anyone recommend any of the day tours to Houtman Abrolhos and if this is a good time to see the breeding sea-birds? Last request: is the Mid West birding group still in existence? Cheers and thanks, John Kooistra =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================

Thanks to everyone who replied to my recent message.

The consensus seems to be Bruny Island. We visited on the 20th December but didn’t try the

areas mentioned. It wasn’t a full on birding day, we were also there to enjoy the stunning scenery and walks.

I think I was just expecting them to turn up somewhere along the way!

Will visit some sites around Hobart and failing that, back to Bruny (good excuse to go back!)

Cheers, John Kooistra

Hi all

I am a Queensland birder currently travelling in Tasmania, based near Hobart at the moment.

I have seen all the endemics so far and a good assortment of other birds, but still no Swift Parrots.

Just wondering if any local birders or other travellers have any tips on where I might have a chance,

or if there have been any recent sightings. Any help would be appreciated. Happy to accept replies offline.

Thanks, John Kooistra

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Hi all

I am a Queensland birder currently travelling in Tasmania, based near Hobart at the moment.

I have seen all the endemics so far and a good assortment of other birds, but still no Swift Parrots.

Just wondering if any local birders or other travellers have any tips on where I might have a chance,

or if there have been any recent sightings. Any help would be appreciated. Happy to accept replies offline.

Thanks, John Kooistra

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