Lord Howe island

Hey all  I was wondering what was the best time to go to Lord Howe island with the crossover of different species with breeding…would love to see Providence pétrels and also White terns but not sure if they’re there at the same time and Tropicbirds… Is there an overlap where they’re all there at same . . . → Read More: Lord Howe island

Magpies in Canberra

Today’s picture is to convey a little of the flavour of Canberra this morning. It shows the drawing (although not actually in Canberra) on which the first description of our A Magpie, in 1801, is said to be based.   Then there is a picture of our national parliament this morning, recently vacated, until . . . → Read More: Magpies in Canberra

Birding scope advice

Hi all

I’m in the market for a scope.

I’d love advice (or reliable websites) on what to look for. Budget is $800-1000.

Thanks in advance Gordon

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Darwin Bird Guide Recommendations?

Hi Folks I expect to be in Darwin early to mid May this year. With my family, none of whom bird, but I can very likely negotiate a day or so to devote to birding and wonder if anyone can recommend a Darwin guide who does one-day individual tours. That would be appreciated. And . . . → Read More: Darwin Bird Guide Recommendations?

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vacancy on April Bali-Java birding trip

Hi all, A vacancy for 1 or 2 persons has arisen on our "Bali-Java birding tour", from 11-20 April 2026. This tour is a great introduction to birding in Indonesia. Safe, comfortable and reliable, this tour covers the well-known yet from a birding point of view under-explored islands of Bali and adjacent Java. These . . . → Read More: vacancy on April Bali-Java birding trip

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Last minute vacancy on Mt Isa wet season short tour (advertisement)

Hi all, A vacancy for 1 or 2 persons has arisen on our "Mount Isa Short & Wet Tour", From 7-10 January 2026. The area around Mount Isa is where the outback meets the sub-tropics which results in a great variety of sought-after birds, not in the least two unique species of Grasswrens: Kalkadoon . . . → Read More: Last minute vacancy on Mt Isa wet season short tour (advertisement)