Oh, I see Rod’s message (with my comments) also went to birding-aus. So now I need to send my message to B-A also. I wanted the conversation private, until my initial thoughts could be properly developed. I wish people would ask about forwarding private messages publicly, before doing so. Even so, for now I think … Read more

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Hi all, I saw this bird at an ocean beach in Port Stephens, NSW last Friday afternoon. It was solitary (ie only one of its species), however hanging out with some seagulls. Looks like ( a Bar Tailed Godwit) it could possibly be an Asian Dowitcher (non breeding)? The distinct stripe across the eye and … Read more

Hello birders,  For whoever is keeping track of WTNT, we observed about 10-12 today (just now) at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Resort.  The details are captured in eBird checklist at this link. https://ebird.org/checklist/S61318884 We studied them carefully to eliminate similar Fork-tailed and House Swift.  If there is any other very large, long-winged swift species we should consider, … Read more

Hi all I will have some time for birding in South Australia in December. I would be very grateful for any information sites fro White-throated Whipbird on Kangaroo Island, and any sites for Sandhill Grasswren anywhere in the state. Please contact me off line at Philip.hansbro@uts.edu.au Thanks very much Phil. Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To … Read more