By Birding-Aus, on December 1st, 2016 There is a double bunger off Southport in December again this year with one spot still open for the 17th and three spots still open for the 18th. Contact me at paul.walbridge@health.qld.gov.au
Paul Walbridge
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By Birding-Aus, on December 1st, 2016 Can anyone please let me know how attractive, or not, Kanooka/Water Gum/Tristaniopsis laurina is to birds?
It’s become a very fashionable street/landscaping tree here in south-eastern Melbourne and I fear it may just add to the suite of exotic trees that provide lots of nectar for the bully birds.
Michael Norris
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By Birding-Aus, on December 1st, 2016 We took a trip to Rutherglen on 29 -30 November primarily to replenish essential supplies. Where we camped at Lake King there were a reasonable number of waterbirds with breeding by Pacific Black Duck, Dusky Moorhen and Eurasian Coot.
We came back to Carwoola (near Queanbeyan) via Howlong and Urana and along the way noted . . . → Read More: Waterbirds in Rutherglen and the Riverina
By Bill Stent, on December 1st, 2016 Hi all, there was a Common Koel calling very loudly at 7:15 this morning in the Treasury gardens, at the eastern edge of the Melbourne CBD, just south of the JFK Memorial.
Bill
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By Birding-Aus, on November 30th, 2016 Hi all,
Not sure if this is the appropriate forum so apologies in advance.
I’ve got a Zeiss Diascope 85mm Spotting scope for sale. (body only). Purchased in May 2016 from Camerahouse Leederville. Selling as I have another spotter that I use and this one doesnt get touched.
Spotting scope is in like new condition . . . → Read More: FOR SALE: Zeiss Spotting Scope
By Birding-Aus, on November 30th, 2016 I am out there fairly regularly and I was up in Macquarie Marshes about a month ago and LC and Louth in June/July. A few comments:
* Lake Cargelligo is a good base for Round Hill/Nombinnie/Yathong NR, Rankin Springs (Lachlan Fold Belt birds like Glossy Blacks) and a good stretch of the Lachlan River. . . . → Read More: RFI Western NSW
By Birding-Aus, on November 29th, 2016 Dear Birding Aus,
My wife and I are planning a long trip from Sydney to the tip of Cape York and back. We have most of a month (approximately Dec 27 to Jan 17) to do the trip. We are planning to drive our SUV and camp most nights. We know this is a trip . . . → Read More: RFI: Sydney to Cairns
By Birding-Aus, on November 28th, 2016 www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161122131928.htm
Climate affecting avian breeding, study shows
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By Birding-Aus, on November 28th, 2016 Findings from a study using scanners to monitor the behaviour of tagged birds in urban areas – see www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161123142913.htm
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By Birding-Aus, on November 28th, 2016 Dear birding-aussers
My London son is visiting, a keen birder, and wants to get a look at some of the birds the other side of the Divide, west of Dubbo, ie: out around Lake Cargelligo, Bourke, Walgett and Nombinnie Nat.Park, etc.
Has anyone recent experience of travelling in these areas – state of roads, heat, . . . → Read More: RFI travel in mid NSW
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