Re Field Guide for Vanuatu Hi Wendy, I used the Birds of Melanesia for trips to both New Caledonia 2 years ago and Vanuatu this year. It usefully divides the passerine section in to the different island groups. This makes the guide bigger (447 pages) due to repetition but still a useful feature. It gives . . . → Read More: Birding-Aus Digest, Vol 66, Issue 5
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We are heading off to Vanuatu in June. Is there a field guide that is recommended? Also, can anyone recommend any local guides for day trips? We are visiting Efate, Tanna and Espiritu Santo Islands. Tangkiu tumas Wendy Cayless see www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/04/190402164509.htm Summary: Biologists have examined the factors that drive the predation levels of Australia’s fairy wrens. After measuring attack rates on both conspicuously and dull colored 3D fairy wren models in various habitats, they found that bright or ‘conspicuous’ plumage is not associated with an increase in predation. Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change . . . → Read More: Some interesting research on the impact of conspicuous plumage on predation rates Has anyone been to Town Common recently? I will be passing through Townsville this week and wonder if it is worth a quick visit, and if so anything in particular to look for. 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 . . . → Read More: Town Common Hi all I’ll be attending a family event in Palm Cove in mid April, and have managed to schedule some extra days for birding. This includes a couple of nights in Cooktown next week. I have a few specific targets, and would really appreciate any recent sighting or local information. I’ve sourced a bit . . . → Read More: RFI Far North Qld (Cairns to Cooktown) Not a bird story but intriguing I support Wildlife Victoria. Their latest communique tells the tale of an unfortunate baby Koala, rescued after her mother was killed on the ground by a herd of cows. Apparently this is not at all unknown, and in fact cattle are said to have an insane hatred of . . . → Read More: Why do cattle hate koalas? The planned development of Toondah Harbour in a Ramsar-protected wetland in Queensland's Moreton Bay makes a mockery of international treaties to which Australia is a party. Queensland Labors stands condemned for this wanton act of environmental vandalism. More here: https://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-travesty-that-is-toondah-harbour.html Greg Roberts friarbird.roberts@gmail.com Blog: http://sunshinecoastbirds.blogspot.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregbirdo Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregrobertsqld Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinecoastbirds/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregrobertsqld/ . . . → Read More: The travesty of Toondah Harbour The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period Monday, March 25, 2019 to Sunday, March 31, 2019: Area: SA Location: Macs Beach, Price Black Falcon (Falco subniger) (1) A long flypast around the access road. Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) (8) 8 Great Knot in excellent breeding plumage. Also good numbers . . . → Read More: Birdpedia – Australia – Weekly Digest Hi all we are seeking HELP. We have just released an eight (8) month old Sea-Eagle at Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. It has just gone through four month of care and rehab. before release. see Sea-EagleCAM.org Media Release . We did not get the chance to attach a tracking device but we do have a very . . . → Read More: White-bellied Sea-Eagle SE-21 Help Hi all, I have often read Wim Vader’s beautifully written reports from Norway’s far north on birding-aus, and he never fails to evoke wonderful images of that part of the world. I’m planning to visit the area this year, and am hoping someone has Wim’s contact details as I would love to ask his advice . . . → Read More: Contact for Wim Vader |
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