Alan Gillanders Greetings, I am purchasing a new vehicle and it has been recommended to me that here in the tropics it is worth having the darkest tinting available to reduce heat in the car. My question is how disturbing if at all is that to the observation of wildlife from the vehicle? Regards, Alan Alan’s Wildlife … Read more
Greetings, There are currently at least six Red-rumped Swallows in the usual area of Tinaburra Peninsula, Yungaburra. The birds are feeding above the uncut grass south of the Avenue of Honour and roosting on the wire nears the caravan park. No Barn Swallows yet and the Yellow Wagtails have not been seen since the middle … Read more
Greetings, Bird of highest note: a probable Black-breasted Buzzard seen west of Walkamin this late morning. I was driving a bus and could not stop. Large raptor with upswept wings seen in silhouette against bright cloud so no colour detail/ Black Falcon in paddock where the Banded Lapwing was, opposite southern end of Mark’s Lane; … Read more
Greetings, Lots of Woodswallows north of Channel Road yesterday but to distant to ID even with a scope. Close to there was a long flock of Tree Martins about 1.5 kilometres long and working on 20 birds per 100 metres which might be conservative that makes, 300 birds. Not the biggest flock I’ve seen but … Read more
The loss of Bill Cooper to the birding and art worlds is significant and the ABC are rebroadcasting this in tribute. ABC Sunday 17th May, 2pm”Birdman -The art of William T. Cooper” by Sarah Scragg Enjoy this film and celebrate his skill. Regards, Alan Alan’s Wildlife Tours 2 Mather Road Yungaburra 4884 Phone 07 4095 … Read more
