It's all about the birds
Just an update for anyone currently traveling to Central Australia or planning a trip in the future. The rain has continued this week and we are experiencing a bizarre relapse into winter weather with the maximum temperature today just barely managing 13 degrees. We’ve even had flood warnings here in Alice. The Mereenie Loop is … Read more
I am going on a four day trip to the Riverland Biosphere and Gluepot from 12 November to 15 November and am looking to share costs with someone. Trip starts and finishes from Berri, South Australia. There are many wonderful birds including Mallee Fowl, Black-eared Miner, Gilbert’s Whistler, Shy Heathwren, Red-lored Whistler, Regent Parrot, Mulga … Read more
Hi all, Have just returned from another trip up this part of the world – water, water everywhere, it’s one big quagmire up there! The landscape looks fantastic though with fields of flowers and bird activity as I’ve never seen it before. Downfall of the wet conditions was that we couldn’t check sites for Grey … Read more
We will be spending a day or two in Orange next week and wonder if any birding spots are good at the moment. I see mention of Lake Canobolas and some of the dams and reservoirs in the archives. Would they be good to try? We are coming from Sydney so are interested more in … Read more
I am forwarded this on behalf Daryl Binns Hi all, I’ll make this a joint email to all birders and someone can post it on Birding Aus if they like. I just had 2 days of intense searching for the WTGW in about 40 deg heat and convinced it’s not around especially Gunlom. I had … Read more