Hi Laurie, I had a mature spectacled monarch here (Cedar Creek, Gold Coast Hinterland just to NE of Mt Tamborine) about 3 weeks ago and also a rufous fantail, which from my records over the past 10 years is about a month early, normally they both arrive end of August or early September. This year … Read more

Please disregard the email re.a cicadabird at Tamworth. I must have been having a senior moment – it was a ground-cuckoo shrike. Not nearly as exciting but still new for my records. The closest I have seen it to here is Gunnedah.. Cheers Annabel Ashworth ============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: … Read more

Hello;         if there are any book collecting Raptophiles out there who know anything about a          book called “Cunsi Pindo : Mistress of the Monkeys” by Paul Tufino 2007         and do not use the terms Andrew Isles or Lynx Edicions feel free to email me.      … Read more

Dear “Birding Aus” Members, Thanks so much to all of those who helped me on my birding trip to Queensland. A few people said they’d like to hear some details, so here is a summary of the trip. Sorry it is so long. If you have questions about any of this, or find possible errors … Read more

Due to some late cancellations, this Sunday’s (August 29) pelagic out of Eden is at risk of not going ahead. As someone with a (birding, not commercial!) vested interest, this would be very disappointing. Calling all pelagic birders … is anyone interested in the trip? If yes, don’t delay – Helen’s details are below 🙂 … Read more