New species of superb bird-of-paradise has special dance moves

see news.mongabay.com/2018/04/new-species-of-superb-bird-of-paradise-has-special-dance-moves/ [and watch the video]

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Is this a juvenile Golden Whistler

RFI Sandhill Grasswren

Hi all

I’m departing next week on a trip to the Red Centre, including Uluru and Kata Juta. Apart from finally ticking these iconic sites off of my bucket list, I am keenly seeking another lifer in the Sandhill Grasswren. Aside from the widely reported site around the Sunset viewing area, there seems to be . . . → Read More: RFI Sandhill Grasswren

Coober Pedy Birding Help

Hi all.

I’m currently in Alice Springs & will be travelling to Coober Pedy arriving Monday evening 14th May & departing Wednesday morning 16th May. I’m wondering if there’s a local birder or someone birding in the area that could take me out around the monument area for a few hours to search for some . . . → Read More: Coober Pedy Birding Help

Yandina Creek Wetland

Many people on this forum have supported the long-running campaign to protect the Yandina Creek Wetland on the Sunshine Coast.

This week brings the good news that four floodgates at the wetland have been reopened. The northern half of the wetland is nicely replenished and the birds have started to return. More floodgates will . . . → Read More: Yandina Creek Wetland

HANZAB volumes are sold

Thank you John Harris!– Dr. Lawrie Conole PO Box 155 Melton 3337 Australia

lconole@gmail.com 0419-588-993

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little eagle: yarra bend park

Thanks everyone for their input! We were looking for Little Eagle at the western treatment plant for sometime so it was a great surprise to find it practically in our own backyard!

Happy birding, Jason

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Wedge-tailed Eagle

– Noon 10 May 18 – Brisbane northern suburbs Attracting attention wheeling & rising over suburban Clayfield, a single Wedge-tail – pursued & harassed by Torresian Crows.

A marvellous mystery for the locals!

Judith SEQ

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Advertisement – The Desperate Plight of the Orange-bellied Parrot: Healesville screening

Healesville Environment Watch Inc., Birdlife Yarra Valley, Yarra Ranges Council and Snowgum Press Films present:

Healesville Environment Watch Inc., Birdlife Yarra Valley, Yarra Ranges Council and Snowgum Press Films present

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Orange-bellied Parrot

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Screening (55 minutes) to be followed by Q&A

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HANZAB volumes, nocturnal birds folio &others for sale

Hi birders

I’m sure the powers that be will excise this from the record if it’s inappropriate … but I have the quality remnants from my formerly much larger ornithological library that I would like to liquidate. I gave lots away for free a few months back, but these are in a different league! I . . . → Read More: HANZAB volumes, nocturnal birds folio &others for sale