It's all about the birds
The current issue of “Wild” magazine (July-Aug 2010, No 118) has an article by Dr Steve Van Dyck, Senior Curator of Vertebrates at the Queensland Museum. “A number of scientists who have studied noisy miners all their lives concur that it is one of the most pugnacious, aggressive species in Eastern Australia.” It seems they … Read more
Greetings Birding-Aussies, Can anyone comment on this? Back in the 1970s the Ranger at Gibraltar Range N. P., Roley Payne (spelling might be wrong) said there were Albert’s Lyrebirds as well as Superbs in (I think) Washpool State Forest (now N P – on the north side of the highway). Norman Robinson (CSIRO lyrebird specialist) … Read more
Hi Birders, While passing through the town of Somerset, Qld I spotted a group of Welcome Swallows sitting on the powerlines near the camping grounds. I decided to stop and have a look at some that appeared different. Several of the swallows had stark white breasts and bellies instead of the usual grey, there was … Read more
Louise and I recently returned from a birding trip to eastern Turkey which was a fantastic experience. We had a target list of 51 potential life birds and managed to see 48 of them – and we had a very interesting time doing it as it is a fascinating country with breathtaking scenery. I have … Read more
For Sydney birdos who find it hard to get out on a Saturday pelagic, this is a heads up to let you know that we are trying to organising a trip for Friday 5 November, 2010 in addition to the scheduled trip on Saturday 13 November. If you think you might like to make this … Read more