Ian Boyd It is a pity that it takes the slaughter of a Night Parrot by a feral cat to get some people up in in arms baying for action. Whether it is the death of Night Parrot or a Peaceful Dove, I feel it is well passed time that a concerted effort by the birding world … Read more
I live in Townsville and over the years have shown or given information to many visitors on where to find owls, in particular Rufous Owls, in this region. I will be visiting Bendigo for about five days from 11 March and would be delighted to receive info on where I might have a chance of … Read more
‘The Rediscovery of the Night Parrot’ was the title of John Young’s presentation to a BirdLife Townsville meeting last Saturday. John captivated the 160 or so attendees with an informative account of his 15 year search for one of the worlds most elusive birds. His PowerPoint presentation contained many photos to illustrate his search throughout … Read more
John Young’s one off presentation tilted “The Rediscovery of the Night Parrot” will be held by BirdLife Townsville at James Cook University in Townsville on Saturday 8 February 2014, commencing at 2.30 pm. This presentation is co-sponsored by The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences – JCU I spoke with John yesterday and he is … Read more
John Young has volunteered to give a one off presentation to a BirdLife Townsville meeting on his recent finding of the Night Parrot. Interested birders and the public are invited to attend the meeting which will be held on Saturday 8 February 2014 at 2.00 pm. Together with details of his long and arduous search, … Read more
