Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest

The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, February 8, 2021 to Sunday, February 14, 2021: Area: SA Location: Murray mouth Hindmarsh Island Goolwa Fairy Tern (Sterna nereis) (1) 4 birds flew over close to the Look out area. Reported by: Winston Syson on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 ——————————————— … Read more

High Ground

I appreciated the opportunity to watch the movie High Ground in a cinema this morning. Set in Arnhem Land in the early 20th century, it does a very good job in telling an unhappy story. The cinematography is stunning, and the bird photography and sound tracks are awesome. Not many movies feature brolgas in flight. … Read more

The Eradication of Rats and Mice on Lord Howe Island

With the elimination of rodents on LHI, I wonder if it would be viable to establish a population of Green Parrots there to replace the extinct LHI species. thenewdaily.com.au/life/science/environment/2021/02/02/lord-howe-island/ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org

Passing of Jerry Olsen

The following message from the COG President Neil Hermes has just appeared on the mailing list of Canberra Ornithologists Group (COG) It is with great sadness that I report the sudden passing of Jerry Olsen last Saturday. Jerry was a great member and friend of COG, a personal friend to many, a consummate professional and a passionate birder. Vale … Read more