It's all about the birds
Hello all. My non-birding Melbourne-based brother just sent me a very ordinary picture of a penguin he saw in Bicheno, Tasmania back in July. Can anybody ID it from the photo? My guess would be Fiordland, but are there other possibilities? http://www.pbase.com/image/128900349 Cheers Steve Murray =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: … Read more
G’day, Over the last few years, I have been fascinated by the native [non- exotic] bird species that I have seen in inner metropolitan situations. For example, I have seen Willie Wagtails, Pied Currawongs and Peregrine Falcons inside the boundaries of the concrete jungle of the Central Business District of Brisbane, and Bush Thick-knees [Stone- … Read more
On our recent Strezelecki track trip we had several birds which we would like a more expert identification. Any assistance would be most appreciated. Photos can be viewed at http://picasaweb.google.com.au/lh/sredir?uname=ChrisinAus60&target=ALBUM&id=5520452462376688833&authkey=Gv1sRgCIbk_bi–b-SBA&invite=CJjO3MUD&feat=email The first 4 pictures are of the same bird which moved along the ground as we photographed it. I am not sure if it is … Read more
I heard my first Koel for the season in St Ives at the pleasant hour of 3am on 20 Sept, and had the First Channel-billed Cuckoo for the season in North Sydney at a more amicable 4am on 25 Sept. Mark Branson This electronic mail message may contain information which is (a) LEGALLY PRIVILEGED, PROPRIETARY … Read more
Hi All, here is the Southport trip report for 18th September. Location: Southport, Queensland. Date: 18/9/2010 Vessel: 37 ft Steber monohull M.V. Grinner. Crew: Craig Newton (skipper). Pax: Paul Walbridge (leader & organizer), Rob Morris, Des Jackson, Brian Russell, Kevin Delahoy, Brett Taylor, Adam Abbott, Glen Pacey, Brian Coates, David Stewart. Weather conditions: A ridge … Read more