Do birds break up their territories around nesting and feeding.  Our garden here in wilmington SA is a hotspot for birds, having water, multiple layers of vegetation and most of the surrounding area has been cleared.  Consequently, we have lots of  birds in the garden even compared to the Heritage listed bush on the property.  We … Read more

Gary, During the 1983 drought I saw inland dotterels on the Whyalla-Kimba road (lat 33o06.34″S in google earth). This and your observations are a long way south of where I’d normally expect to see them. I’m hearing of black honeyeaters and crimson chats further south than they are normally seen too. I remember these and … Read more

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I just saw three inland dotterels between Quorn and wilmington south australia-many 100's of kilometres further south than I have ever seen them before.  The two seen well were in breeding plumage.  I assume they have come South due to lack of rain due to global warming. since we have been allowed to move around … Read more

Our resident sparrows here in Mulgoa Valley disappeared when the then neighbours left with their horses. About five years ago. But House Sparrows have also vanished elsewhere. Was thus amazed to see a single male in North Penrith Bunnings garden dept a couple of weeks ago. Lack of insects to feed their young said to … Read more