Birding-Aus

I was very sad to see the damage from the latest earthquake at Kaikoura on the South Island of NZ

This is a truly beautiful place and as many will know has a special significance for so many birders like me who have enjoyed one of their world famous bird and whale pelagic trips . . . → Read More: kaikoura earthquake

Would anyone be able to advise on the relative comfort level and stability of the boats that are used for the Portland and Port Fairy pelagics? I have been asked by a friend of mine who is susceptible to seasickness but who is determined to see more seabirds. Thank you.

Regards,

Tania

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I had a very frustrating time yesterday try to take a photograph of an Avocet at 300m distance with a howling gale. At the same time I could get brilliant views of the bird through my scope. I am wondering about buying the Swarovski iPhone adapter to try digiscoping and wonder if anyone has experience . . . → Read More: Digiscoping

An American birder has asked what steps she should take to migrate to Australia. Do any Birding Aussers know?

Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow PO Box 71 Darwin River, NT, Australia 0841 043 8650 835

PhD candidate, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW.

Founding Member: Ecotourism Australia Nominated by Earthfoot for Condé Nast’s International Ecotourism Award, 2004. . . . → Read More: American birders seeking to migrate to Australia

Thanks Glenn Ehmke Couldn’t agree more, but very surprised you didn’t mention grasswrens in your personal opinion. Every week it seems someone is pushing for a new sub species to be listed…..a long way from the x12 listed in the Birdlife Australia Magazine a few years ago. I have a conspiracy theory that the grasswren . . . → Read More: (no subject)