Some years ago in search of Alberts and other luscious birding , we stayed at O’Rielly’s and did a long cliff top walk in search of Alberts in particular. Eventually after about ten km had good views, but not displaying. Decided to take an alternative less direct creek side return walk, but a couple of … Read more
The social distancing restrictions in Queensland were relaxed to the point that people can legally travel 50 km for recreational purposes, so it was time to pop out for some quality rainforest time. Mt Tambourine is within 50 km from home and easy to get to by 7:30 am [before the hordes arrive]. Witches Falls … Read more
Today grey, mild (+3*C) and as yet still dry. I added three singing Bramblings, and saw a Chiffchaff; this latter a comparative newcomer. When I moved to Tromsø in 1973, there weren’t any yet, but now they are regular. A Grey Heron flew over Folkeparken, where a few pairs nest these last years. They are … Read more
Finally and suddenly……signs of spring in Tromsø As I have reported earlier this winter, northern Norway got a lot of snow this winter, much of which fell in March. Now we have had a week of what we call ‘Easter weather’: a few degrees frost at night, a few degrees above freezing during the day, … Read more
