Hi Wim, In my 2 visits to Argentina (totalling about 4 months) I have never had any problems with malaria, nor did I meet people who had. Having said that, the areas that you’re visiting are included in those areas that contain warnings. But my understanding is that those areas contain a low to very … Read more

G’day Back from a couple of weeks on the road. A belated sighting for people heading out that way – I came across large groups of Flock Bronzewings flying [presumably to their evening roosts] late in the afternoon on Sunday 2 August in the vicinity of the junction of the Diamantina and Birdsville Development Roads. … Read more

And if you think that the bird in the video sounds pretty amazing (which it does), just imagine the dawn chorus in a valley containing many of them – wonderful! Cheers – Trevor Ford. =============================== To unsubscribe from this mailing list, send the message: unsubscribe (in the body of the message, with no Subject line) … Read more

I don’t think I’m breaching any protocol by reposting this here. I must say I commend the 2 organisations on the transparency with which they’ve pursued this proposal… ============================================================== Dear , Update from the Presidents of Bird Observation & Conservation Australia and Birds Australia As you know a Joint Working Group from BOCA and Birds … Read more

The Hooded Plover found on the Noosa River (Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland) on 15th June 2010 is still there and is now changing into its adult plumage. Currently the hood is dark with grey patches making the bird look more like a “Hoary-headed Plover” but it shouldn’t be too long before it is fully black. … Read more