That is part of the notes in  “The Australian Bird Guide”, and is my experience of them. But while they do hide a lot they also inquisitive to people as this one is. I’ve updated my website Arare Litus so you may not be able to post answers until I can get it sorted. Comments are … Read more

Finally spring in Tromsø​ Spring came late this year. Last year the last snow in our garden disappeared on 20 May; now, on 1 June, there are still a few piles left. Also the birches greened almost 10 days later than last year, although the migrant birds mostly arrived on schedule (Don’t take the days … Read more

Hi all   Snapped this this morning and assume it is a brown thornbill. Near the HQ of the Blue Mountains National Park in Blackheath. Reminds me, however, of the Chestnut rumped thornbill which I suspect does not occur up here but further west on the palins.   Thanks in advance   David

Tromsø in winter, birding in the dark, part 2 5. Bulk feeders. In this category the grouse are most important. Willow Grouse and Ptarmigan feed on willow buds and shoots, Black grouse on birch, and the large Capercaillie (more an inland bird here) on pine needles. We have few woodpeckers here, but some winters there … Read more

Since a few days, we have got back he midnight sun again in Tromsø, N. Norway, where I have lived since 1973. But spring is late this year: our garden is still 3/4 snow-covered, the birches are still bare and I have not yet heard the Willow Warbler, our most numerous song bird. As several … Read more