Peter Would the same apply at WTP? An induction course is required for access to the northern section, but I don’t recall anyone raising this issue. Peter Shute > —–Original Message—– > From: birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au > [mailto:birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au] On Behalf Of > Carl Clifford > Sent: Thursday, 22 September 2011 7:15 PM > To: Simon Mustoe > Cc: … Read more
On 10 and 11 September are the final OBP counts in Victoria for the year, including several locations around Melbourne such as WTP. I’d say your chances of seeing one are small around Melbourne, but if you were to participate in a survey at least you could be sure you’re looking in the right spots, … Read more
Some excellent explanations there. Ian also mentioned that he sees lots of birds with “shiny new looking flags just prior to migration”, but rarely sees worn flags. Implying, I guess, that they’ve been recently flagged locally, but then never return. The other explanation is that the flags don’t fade, and always look new, and that … Read more
Heather, can you please expand on the paragraph I’ve quoted below. I’m interpreting this as possibly meaning that it’s the same people who were hunting them before who are now flagging them, or helping to flag them? Is that correct, or am I being too optimistic? Peter Shute > —–Original Message—– > From: birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au > … Read more
Note that Russell didn’t actually suggest one could find the answer in HANZAB, only that questions like this can justify its purchase. Peter Shute
