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

Mt Isa region Birding

Hi all I’ll check EBird but just wondering if there are some must see spots anyone loves around Mt Isa region at this time of year that I shouldn’t miss?

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A bit special

Hi Birders, My recent periodical offers (Emu and Bird Observer) have been for free – and very willing am I to see it all go to fellow birders – but I cant really give this one away. I can make it special just in case someone falls in love with it like I did . . . → Read More: A bit special

The koel name tangle

Thank you Philip. Yes Phil G found a ‘Carolina Duck’ to go with the ‘Maine Duck’. I might have mentioned one more we are going to grapple with. I see Phil’s Birds of NG first ed uses ‘Eastern Koel’. The story on this is so complicated that it’s hard to trace, but it’s . . . → Read More: The koel name tangle

Australia Will Be There

Those with no interest in English bird names, please read no further. Of the English name changes that are in prospect following adoption of the unified taxonomy, I might draw attention to a couple that come from an unfamiliar direction.  The curious ‘Australian Tern’ is a relatively recent invention with no basis in . . . → Read More: Australia Will Be There

Library Clearance – Typo

Sorry folks as has been pointed out (thanks Phil) dates on The Bird Watcher and Bird Observer are 1960 to 1998 Best Regards Graeme Stevens St Ives 0414546001 From: Birding-Aus <birding-aus-bounces@birding-aus.org&gt; on behalf of Graeme Stevens <gestev45@hotmail.com&gt; Sent: Saturday, 12 July 2025 9:03 PM To: ‘birding-aus’ <birding-aus@birding-aus.org&gt; Subject: [Birding-Aus] Library Clearance  

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Library Clearance

Hi fellow birders, I am in the process of relocating and consolidating two households, and sadly two libraries and offices into one requires some major surgery. To start of with and very sadly, much space must be saved by cutting down on periodical libraries and there are two groups I offer for free of . . . → Read More: Library Clearance

Birding guides for Tasmania?

We will be visiting Tasmania via cruise ship and are looking to hire birding guides at three ports.

Burnie – 24 December Noon-9pm Hobart – 29 December 10am – 11pm. Port Arthur – 30 December 8am-5pm.

We are reasonably keen but elderly couple. Any suggestions or contacts would be welcome.

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Japan/Philippines field guides

Hi all,

I have upcoming trips to Japan and Philippines and was hoping for some guidance on field guides.

I still prefer books but open to apps also.

 

Japan: I have Mark Brazil’s Princeton guide, but it covers all of East Asia and is pretty bulky: I’ll be . . . → Read More: Japan/Philippines field guides

Two Questions

After 31 years, we are planning another trip to Australia for fall of 2026. Two quick questions:

1. What is the best birding app for Australia. It seems the main ones are Pizzey and Morecombe.

2. Is the Daintree River cruise still recommended? If there is more than one, which is best?

Thanks in . . . → Read More: Two Questions