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There is an interesting article on the evolution of marsupial forelimbs and a discussion as to why marsupial reproduction precluded the development of wings and flippers. see http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8754000/8754412.stm =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================

This afternoon I saw two widely separated pairs of Beach Stone-Curlew on an island in the Maroochy River estuary on the Sunshine Coast. With the cooler weather, the birds are emerging earlier to feed. This species is rare in southeast Queensland and it is encouraging that two pairs appear to be holding fort at this … Read more

Dear Birders, A reminder that Mike Carter is speaking in Sydney this Saturday afternoon at the Building 22 in the Newington Armory (adjacent to the Birds Australia Discovery Centre. The talk commences at 2:00 pm and is followed by afternoon tea. This is a free event for members of BASNA and visitors. The Newington Armory … Read more

Dear Birders / Pelagic enthusiasts, I’m arranging back to back pelagic trips out of Eaglehawk Neck – Tasmania on the 4th and 5th September 2010. The trips will be $120 / person / day – i.e. $240 for the weekend. I will be paying the same amount as everyone else on the trip. i.e. no … Read more

Hi All, My wife and daughter are travelling to New Caledonia in September – ostensibly for a school French excursion, but they’re both possibly more interested in doing some birding!! Just wondering whether there are any Birding-Aus subscribers in New Caledonia who would be interested in linking up with them for some birding, and/or BA … Read more