I would very much like to get in touch with the person involved with the conservation and protection of the above. I cannot remember his name and would very much appreciate that information and how I could get in touch with him. Many thanks. Robin Irwin Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe … Read more

I have dipped on sighting the Striated Grass-wren and the Mallee Emu-wren on each of my last three trips to Hattah-Kulkyne NP. I use the approach to finding these birds suggested by Rohan Clarke and Tim Dolby, “walk slowly and quietly while listening for their high-pitched calls.” I have spent days trawling through ideal mallee … Read more

Not sure how out of touch I am but the Economist is reporting this week that the Taiwanese affiliate of Birdlife International has been given the boot. Was this ever raised in any Birdlife Australia forum that anyone is aware of?   Chris Lloyd.        

Hi all,   I colour-banded a nestling Black-necked (Satin) Stork at Gilletts Ridge (Clarence Valley Northern NSW) on 12 December 2007.  I placed a yellow band on the upper left leg and a green band on the upper right leg.  It was observed at Port Macquarie on 12 May 2012.  I lost many emails from … Read more

Canberrans enjoy debating whether this waterbirdy spot should be known as Rose Lagoon or Rowe’s Lagoon. It nestles by the Federal Highway between Goulburn and Canberra, the below view being what your passenger might see, more or less, from your car window if you are driving south.  More than 50 ha at its full extent … Read more