John Weigel Jenny and all, When you said ‘John at Mareeba’, I thought at first you meant me (a different John!), as I was at Mareeba at a friends house to watch the eclipse spectacle between birding. I didn’t notice any unusual bird response, in fact the overhead flock of magpie geese continued as business as usual, … Read more
Apologies for not putting this ‘out there’ yet. Its been very hectic (but crazy fun) But species #721 was Semipalmated plover at Simpson’s Beach Broome on 28 October, which appears to be an Aussie Big Year record. This followed an amazing week on George Swan’s Ashmore trip. I highly (highly) recommend it just read the … Read more
On 2 July this year I saw/photographed a single White-browed Woodswallow at Gunlom Falls in a group of a dozen or so Masked Woodies. A fairly northerly record, yes? John Weigel On 06/08/2012, at 12:0 > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:09:21 +1000 > From: “Gil Langfield” > To: “‘Birding Aus’” > … Read more
Hi Folks Having recently passed the midway mark of my Big Year, I’ve taken a short break to reacquaint myself with family and workmates, and to write up some (very) informal trip reports on my blog. If you are interested, please check out www.birdingfordevils.com.au . The reports cover a marathon ten-week road-trip through the guts … Read more
Subject: Ashmore Reef trip needs YOU! Hi all, My ‘big year’ is going great, and if anything, I’ve had TOO much luck – and await the dreaded ‘yang’ (disastrous happenings) that seem usually to follow such blatant ‘yings’ (extra-good happenings) as I have had the good fortune to experience. Anyone interested in following my progress … Read more
