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Hey all ? It’s been a few years since I was at Edith Falls. Could someone remind me of any spots on the way into Edith that I might chance upon some Hooded Parrots and Gouldian finches? Can only try Thanks heaps Kirri Sent from my iPhone Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings . . . → Read More: Edith falls Has anyone noticed that the latest IOC list, version 7.1, has split Red-bellied Pitta, Erythropitta erythrogaster? The common name for Red-bellied Pitta has disappeared. The scientific name now belongs to Phillipine Pitta and the bird in Australia is now the Papuan Pitta, Erythropitta macklotii (sub-species digglesi). Regards, Tania Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings . . . → Read More: IOC7.1 has changed Red-bellied Pitta Sad to hear of the passing of John Clarke. I’d long been a fan of his unique brand of satire, first encountering him as Fred Dagg (using the classic intro “errr, yeah g’day”) on 3-RRR radio in the late 70’s or early 80’s. Of course he was already well known in his native New Zealand . . . → Read More: John Clarke Hi all, Just wondering if anyone’s had any experiences with the bird guide apps that are currently available for iPads? I’m considering Pizzey and Knights Birds of Australia and/or the Morcombe and Stewart Guide to Birds of Australia I currently use hardcopies of Simpson & Day Field Guide to Birds of Australia and The . . . → Read More: thoughts on bird e-Guide Apps for iPad/iPhone and 2 Willy Wagtails running around my inner west Sydney back yard and flitting about without a care at 2pm. Too chilly and damp for cats too pose a danger. Bit of aggro between the two Willies. The sparrows kept a lookout though. Sent from my iPhone Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or . . . → Read More: Rufous Fantail Sad to notice that John Clarke, birder and noted satirist, seems to have passed away while hiking in Victoria’s Gariwerd NP (a.k.a the Grampians). John was occasionally seen birding at the WTP. Russell and I met him once ticking a Baillon’s Crake. That’s sad, and certainly unexpected. Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or . . . → Read More: John Clarke I have been asked by a group of four soon to be visiting older serious South African birders if I know of “a reputable guide for an outing to the Dandenongs” for a day outing in mid-May. Would anyone who meets the criteria like to volunteer (or offer their services), or alternatively provide the name . . . → Read More: “A reputable guide for an outing to the Dandenongs” (Victoria) Good numbers around Normanton/Karumba this weekend; over 100 all heading NE in small flocks or singles. 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 Hi There I have finally got something to report I live at Corlette Port Stephens NSW I went down to Little Salamander Beach yesterday I for the first time this year I have seen Sandpipers there were 6 of them 1 Eastern Curlew 2 White Faced Herons 1 Night Jar and 2 Swamp . . . → Read More: finally G’day their fellow readers. For anyone that may be interested I have just received a cancellation for 1 seat on Close-Up Birding Adventures 11 Day 2017 Channel Country trip departing on the 31st May 2017. Please email for detailed itinerary if you are interested. Price is $5495 plus $500 single supplement bringing the total to . . . → Read More: Advertisement Channel Country Birding Adventure 31st May 2017 |
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