Odd request time- does anyone have any definite sightings of Barn Owls on New Britain or New Ireland? It is mentioned as possible in Coates and I know of one of two claimed records from the 1980’s, but does anyone have any definite records? Thanks Phil Gregory Website 2: Http://www.cassowary-house.com.au =============================== To unsubscribe from this … Read more

The grass trees on Mt Mitchell [SEQ] were in blossom yesterday and were a magnet for nectar seeking birds. The birds were so intent on harvesting the nectar that I could get much closer than normal [I photographed a Scarlet Honeyeater at a distance of 3 metres]. The flower feeding bonus was a “female” plumaged … Read more

Just in case anyone sees one (highly unlikely) http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/wildlife/animals/threatened/pdf/birds/grey_curraw ong_cr.pdf A reminder about Grey Currawongs in the centre (fingers crossed/you never know) Cas =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================

Is available at Borders bargain bins, Rouse Hill mall, for $5 if anyone needs a copy. May be at other Borders book shops too. Regards Gordon Cain =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) to: birding-aus-request@vicnet.net.au http://birding-aus.org ===============================

Hi all, The relatively new shopping mall at Rouse Hill has a set of drainage/flood control ponds out the back. Easily accessible with concreted footpaths and plenty of bush all around. On casual strolls through — not really hunting for anything — I’ve seen the usual waterbird suspects, including a white-faced heron, a cormorant, and … Read more