Peach and apricot kernels do contain some of the poisonous compound amygdalin found in bitter almonds and in their outer casing. But this is not very poisonous because persipan, a marzipan substitute, is made from peach and apricot kernels (don’t know how it is prepared though). The flavour of apricot jam is much improved by . . . → Read More: Fwd: amygdalin > hydrogen cyanide
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On Saturday last I saw a Caspian Tern sitting steadfastly in an easily identifiable position on a sandbar in Mallacoota Inlet for a fairly long period. It revolved on the spot, but didn't move. I thought this looked though it was sitting on a nest. Today it, or another Caspian Tern, is in exactly . . . → Read More: Nesting Caspian Tern see www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181206114726.htm Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org Just for interest.
Subject: NPR.org – Wisdom The Albatross, World’s Oldest Wild Bird, Lays Another Egg
thomas_miko@hotmail.com has sent you the following story: Wisdom The Albatross, World’s Oldest Wild Bird, Lays Another Egg
Thomas Miko thought you would be . . . → Read More: NPR.org – Wisdom The Albatross, World’s Oldest Wild Bird, Lays Another Egg More on Toondah Harbour. www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-09/the-developer-the-whistleblower-and-the-minister-toondah-harbour/10487806?pfmredir=sm&user_id=fa5f4779a3c304ed3693a3d0472b07f5f013a5c2443fe2e95e48dfaf785b6a0d Sent from my iPhone Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org Not sure if it was a guest appearance or whether they are hanging around SEQ for a while. Does anyone know if WTNT are sensitive to the heatwave conditions that have been gripping northern Australia and how they they would be influenced by the cyclonic system heading towards the Qld coast. Regards, Laurie Birding-Aus mailing . . . → Read More: ~ 10 WT Needletails circling Mt Gravatt [SEQ] between 10:30 and 11:00 today It appears that it was going to collect passengers and only the pilot was lost. see www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-09/wreckage-of-missing-plane-found-in-tasmania/10597750 Given the weather was classed as poor at the time, it is strange that the pilot was taking the inland route [via the Arthur Range] rather than the coastal route. It is a sad event that will . . . → Read More: Par Avion loses aircraft enroute to Melaleuca I’m forwarding the message below because for some reason they’re not reaching the list server. Replies to the list or to Judith, please. Peter Shute ———- Forwarded message ———- From: Judithla < jlukin01@gmail.com> Subject: amygdalin > hydrogen cyanide To: birding-aus@birding-aus.org Each day a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo is visiting an old peach tree in my garden. Since . . . → Read More: Fwd: amygdalin > hydrogen cyanide Hi all, Last week I was lucky enough to twitch the mega Purple Heron at Carnarvon as well as enjoy some great birding around Perth, Carnarvon, Geraldton and Mt. Magnet. After four epic days birding we (our trio of myself, Sue Taylor and Steve Reynolds) recorded over 150+ species as well as whack of other . . . → Read More: Purple Heron Twitch Hi there Just another quick question My family of 4 will be on Stewart Island in NZ in Beginning of January.. Does anyone know the best/comfortable/affordable place to stay there for two nights?? And any bird location info would be GREAT THANKS KIrri 😊 Sent from my iPhone Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change . . . → Read More: Stewart Island NZ |
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