It's all about the birds
I’ve recently bought a pair of Nikon Monarch III 8×42’s. The labelling of the various Monarch series seems to vary a bit, so it’s likely that they’re actually the same ones you mention, unless they still have old stock. The III series is a current model, as is the X series. My previous pair were … Read more
Hi Richard. The Hooded Parrots at Pine Creek………………..I have been to Pine Creek about this time of year for the past three years. Hooded parrots are pretty well a certainty at the Water Tank ,but absolutely first thing in the morning, there in hundreds, also you should find the Northern Rosellas on the ground browsing … Read more
Hi all I am in the market for a new pair of binos having driven off after stupidly leaving my Bushnells on the top of the car while doing some spot lighting on a recent trip to Darwin. Not a great loss as they were a 10 year old $200 pair on their last legs … Read more
Hi all, While on the topic of radio reports, there was an interesting bulletin yesterday on Background briefing entitled ‘The great native pet debate’, by Ian Walker. Listen to the audio at http://tinyurl.com/33eo4ac It talks about a soon-to-be-released feasibility study that may recommend trials using two species, the Eastern Quoll and Mitchell’s Hopping Mouse. The … Read more
Thanks Mike and Greg for your informative and constructive advice. Yes, when I think the time is right, I intend to submit the full to the “South Australian Ornithologist”, one of my favourite jounals. In the meantime the Flickr text has been modified accordingly. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/oo000oo/sets/72157624789253688/ Regards Ian May St Helens, Tasmania. 7216 Mike Carter … Read more