Would Samoa be an over-wintering site for Golden Plovers?

Following on from my previous post, we saw a lot of golden plovers on Samoa, where they tended to hang out on mown lawns.

They all seemed to be in non-breeding plumage, which seemed to be a bit strange at the end of September. Is Samoa on the East Asian flyway? (It is to . . . → Read More: Would Samoa be an over-wintering site for Golden Plovers?

A Week in Samoa

My son and I spent a week at the end of September (late dry season) on the Island of Upolu. Matt wanted to go to a less-visited island in the Pacific and Samoa fitted the bill – mountains, rainforest, beaches, waterfalls, direct flights to and from Brisbane, and a friendly population with plenty of English . . . → Read More: A Week in Samoa

Margaret Cameron Memorial Service – Livestream link

Hi everyone

Further to my recent message, I've been advised that Margaret Cameron's family have organised for her memorial service to be streamed live. Please find below the link to access the live stream:

Service commences at 11.00am Queensland time (no daylight saving in . . . → Read More: Margaret Cameron Memorial Service – Livestream link

Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest

The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, October 2, 2023 to Sunday, October 8, 2023:

Area: SA

Location: Greenfields Wetlands – Magazine Road

Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) (4) Four birds observed flying over the wetland in a westerly direction toward Barker Inlet. Later observed flying in a . . . → Read More: Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest

Vale Margaret Cameron

Hi everyone I’ve just learned that Margaret Cameron, former president of the RAOU (now Birds Australia) passed away last Friday. Margaret was a renowned bird observer, conservationist and amateur ornithologist. She was for a number of years the University Librarian at Deakin University. Margaret was also a founding member of Birding-Aus, and she did much . . . → Read More: Vale Margaret Cameron

can birds taste video

Dear All,

I recently made a video called “Can birds taste?”, which I hope some of you will like!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiRIXPP92Ic

Thanks! Sincerely, Jason

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Eaglehawk Neck Pelagics

Hi,

I am planning a trip to Tasmania for mid October to early November 2023 and am interested in a pelagic trip from Eaglehawk Neck. Any advice on where to book and available dates much appreciated.

Cheers, Ian

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Last minute vacancy on Grey Falcon & Letter-winged Kite tour (advertisement) Inbox

Hi all, A last-minute vacancy for 2 persons has arisen on our 7-day "Grey Falcon & Letter-winged Kite tour", commencing in Mt Isa on 16 Sep and finishing in Adelaide on 22 Sep 2023. We will witness spectacular breeding events of Letter-winged Kites as well as roosting and possibly nesting Grey Falcons. Other good . . . → Read More: Last minute vacancy on Grey Falcon & Letter-winged Kite tour (advertisement) Inbox

Darwin Great-billed Heron Locations

Hi All

We will be in Darwin for a few days next week .

Would welcome any suggestions are where best to look for Great-billed Heron please

Cheers

Kevin

Recordings

Hi all,

I have  a recording of a bird call I would like help with identification.

I have recorded on the ‘voice memo’ app on my iPhone.

Can anyone provide instructions about how to take that recording off my iPhone and into a format that I can send as an . . . → Read More: Recordings