The important point about seasonal changes in the abundance of Cape Barren Geese is that they breed on islands. So the most likely reason for a decline in number at HMAS Cerberus in the past few months is that the birds have departed to breed, perhaps just across the way to French Island or Phillip . . . → Read More: seasonal movements of Cape Barren Geese
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see www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/nov/22/help-save-australias-orange-bellied-parrots-there-are-only-14-left 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 Below is the trip report for the pelagic we got out of Port Stephens last Sunday (13th Nov). www.sossa-international.org/forum/content.php?805-Sunday-13th-November-2016-Port-Stephens-NSW-Australia Mick 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 In response to David Torr’s query regarding Cape Barren Geese I offer the following thoughts. As a Friends of French Island National Park (Western Port) member for many years we’ve noticed a steady increase in numbers of geese to the point there are probably a few hundred birds at times on French Island. The (smaller) . . . → Read More: Movement of Cape Barren Geese Has anyone birded Varanger Peninsular in Norway? We are planning a trip for May/June 2017 and are looking for pointers regarding this area. We do note that a number of the tour companies offer tours there, but are looking for either a “do it yourself” or finding a local guide. Many thanks Carol Abbott Birding-Aus . . . → Read More: Varanger Peninsula I’m interested in buying a good-quality, secondhand scope for $1500-2000. The lighter, the better. Please email your number and we can discuss off-forum. Cheers 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 Good morning I have visited French Island once a month for most of this year for a Friends of French Island (FOFI) National Park working bee/outing and there has been no shortage of Cape Barren geese on the island. In fact they are very prolific and seen right across the island mostly grazing in the . . . → Read More: Movement of Cape Barren Ggeese Hi Have been contacted by the Environment and Sustainability Officer at HMAS Cerberus (Vic) who has noted a dramatic drop in their numbers of geese recently. I know that numbers also fluctuate quite dramatically at the WTP in Werribee, so I am wondering if anyone knows where they go to – is it just a . . . → Read More: Movement of Cape Barren geese see www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-20/last-ditch-efforts-to-save-critically-endangered-orange-bellied/8040366 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 SYDNEY PELAGIC TRIP REPORT – SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2016 OVERVIEW After a year of several pelagic trip cancellations due to high winds and rough seas, this trip once again looked to be in jeopardy from the weather based on the forecast that we had a few days before. Fortunately however, the forecast improved somewhat just . . . → Read More: SYDNEY PELAGIC TRIP REPORT – SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2016 |
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