*** For those on the birdswa email list, you won’t have seen the earlier discussion on common names, but most of what I say below is WA related so I have included you. *** As John Graff and others have said, the ‘white-headed’ stilt in Australia is the Banded Stilt, not the ‘Black-winged’ Stilt. The … Read more
Hello all, John used to contribute to W.A. Bird Notes about 15 years ago. I think he used to live at Kewdale. He was probably the last person to see a Rufous Bristlebird at Ellensbrook back in 1980. I have a copy of the notes he made at the time. Cheers Graeme Chapman Birding-Aus mailing … Read more
I have seen a number of requests of where to find Rock Parrots in the SW of WA. Middleton Beach and Albany Golf Course at Albany has been recommended as a possible location. During Christmas/ New Year and last weekend, I visited the area. Rock Parrot- during 2 early morning walks on the Christmas / … Read more
BirdLife Photography’, a Special Interest Group of BirdLife Australia, is holding its biannual “Digital Photography in the Bush” (DPITB) event at the Deakin University Waterfront Campus, Geelong on the 11th & 12th March 2017. There will be morning seminars on both days followed by a variety of workshops designed to capture the needs and interests … Read more
Mostly in reply to Frank – Yes I should stress that IOC has proactive and thoughtful Aust representation and has generally done a great job on English names. Swan River Honeyeater being one exception, but that was soon corrected – proof that the flexible and democratic IOC process works. And yes White–headed Stilt being another, … Read more
