By Birding-Aus, on August 28th, 2016 The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, August 29, 2016 to Sunday, September 4, 2016:
Area: SA
Location: On our Rockleigh property
Grey Shrike-thrush (Colluricincla harmonica) (2) A pair has moved in to the trees near our shed, and they have been calling all day. One has found . . . → Read More: Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest
By Birding-Aus, on August 27th, 2016 Hi all, I believe I lost the lens hood for my Nikon lens at the WTP today, so if anyone finds one please contact me Thanks Dave
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By Birding-Aus, on August 27th, 2016 SEQ 500m For those interested in this data: Past few years I’ve watched green Satin Bowerbirds feeding on developing flowers of the Liquidambar next to the house. Finally yesterday I was able to see what they’re doing, mechanically– They first snap off the (male) raceme & drop it to the ground. Immediately they feed with . . . → Read More: Satin Bowerbird– food
By Pieter de Groot Boersma, on August 26th, 2016 Hi people,
Part 4 of my Youtube collection on Australiam mammals! Includes gems like Benett’s and Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroos, Spectacled Hare Wallaby, Quokka, Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby, Tammar Wallaby and Black Wallaroo!
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Mammals of Australia Part 4: Macropods Part 2 www.youtube.com Possums and Gliders For a detailed report see here: mammalwatching.com/Australasia… For birds of . . . → Read More: Video Mammals of Australia Part 4: Macropods Part 2
By Birding-Aus, on August 26th, 2016 Eaglehawk Pelagic Trip Report – August 21st, 2016
Participants:
Ruth Brozek, Karen Dick, Rob Hamilton, Stephen Kaye, Mona Loofs-Samorzewski, Angus McNab, Nicole Sommer, John Tongue, Shirley Tongue, Peter Tongue, Kimberley Tongue, Els Wakefield, and Paul Brooks (organiser and report compiler)
Boat:
The Pauletta, skippered by John Males, with deckhand Lucas.
Notes:
The prevailing northerlies in . . . → Read More: Eaglehawk Pelagic Trip Report, August 21st, 2016
By Birding-Aus, on August 26th, 2016 ‘Fewer participants belonged to the American Birding Association than the Audubon Society or chapters, and most preferred to travel independently of organised tours. One explanation for both these findings might be that female participants in particular were less interested in activities or trips that focused solely on birding, particularly where it was intensive. And because . . . → Read More: PhD study of birding couples(Cliff Dent)
By Birding-Aus, on August 25th, 2016 Sorry for the late notice, but SOSSA’s Saturday trip this weekend, the 27th of August, still has a few spots available.
We leave Kiama Harbour at 7.30am and return around 4pm. If anyone is interested in coming along, please contact SOSSA at sossa@tpg.com.au or on 02 4272 4626
You can get further information at www.sossa-international.org
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By Birding-Aus, on August 24th, 2016 The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, August 22, 2016 to Sunday, August 28, 2016:
Area: SA
Location: Morgan Conservation Park
White-throated Gerygone (Gerygone olivacea) (1) seen foraging in upper canopy. eastern section of park
Reported by: Bill Alcock on Saturday, August 27, 2016
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By Alan Gillanders, on August 23rd, 2016 Greetings, This afternoon we saw our 202nd species for the house block and paddock below our house: a Great Bowerbird. Regards, Alan
Alan’s Wildlife Tours 2 Mather Road Yungaburra 4884
Phone 07 4095 3784 Mobile 0408 953 786 www.alanswildlifetours.com.au/
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By Birding-Aus, on August 23rd, 2016 Hi
Have the Powerful Owls been seen in the last few days in the Botanic Gardens and/or Centennial Park?
I’ve checked the various Facebook posts but no mention.
I’ll be looking anyway but any guidance gratefully received
Thank you
Bob Ashford
0404 863 187
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