It's all about the birds
And the species is so common in captivity anyway…………. So easy to see………. To the extent that it would be watched on a twitch, do we really learn that much more useful, to contribute to its welfare? Or in a case like this, why not fund just one or two people to go there and … Read more
Hi all This may be of interest to some of the more keen pelagic birders out there or at least the ones who don’t like small boats! http://www.pocruises.com.au/Pages/3-days-sale.aspx I think it starts at 07.00 Sat morning – tomorrow. Have to say that pelagic birding from a ship with cabin service, restaurant, bars and disco is … Read more
Hi All I have been reading this thread with interest. Being originally from Ireland I have no experience in access permits required for what appears to me to be a public access area. I know the land is ‘granted’ to the local inhabitants and if it was the size of a suburban block I would … Read more
I am sympathetic to the argument against a big population but I dont think the film made the argument very well – full of assumptions and non sequeters. It didnt seem to consider that we did and continue to do great environmental damage in areas of small population in Australia, with most people showing very … Read more
Hi all, I was just penning a similar email. For those who are locked into making a trip to red centre anyway, I suppose the key now is to look for other patches of accessible suitable habitat where birds might be present. If anyone familiar with the area can make any suggestions of places worth … Read more