Ive just been wondering,what are the hardest bird species to find in Australia.? Obviously,I think,the list would start with Night Parrot,but what would make up the Top 10 for example? Personnaly Id be pretty bloody happy to crack it for an Aussie Bittern sighting at the moment! Lokking forward to thoughts on your top 10 … Read more

Hi Carla, Yesterday I had a look at a friends photo’s of a trip across the Simpson Desert in mid July this year. They went from Oodnadatta to Birdsville. The Colour was amazing with every hill covered with flowers. There was water everywhere!! An awesome sight. The tracks were fine and easily make able. As … Read more

Dear people who enjoy trivial pastimes… Having already been reminded by Russell of “Birding-Aus etiquette” on more than one occasion, I wish for everyone to know that I have not posted any of my reactionary responses formulated in my head to the comments below. I am very proud of my new found self control….. Steve … Read more

Hi Chris, Yes that is a fair point. Yes some observers would probably do that. The emphasis though is for many wishing to going there at short notice and stay not long enough to gather much data, in order to tick off a species for their life lists. Nice experience but which contributes little, if … Read more

I notice some contributors assuming that those travelling to see the Princess Parrots had no permission to be in the area. I guess I am in a unique position by being a resident at Mt Liebig Aboriginal community which is one of the two main communities (the other Haasts Bluff) on Haasts Bluff Aboriginal Land … Read more