Greetings, we were heading over to Thursday Is (TI) on Sat. 13 September at 0910. We all spotted this small bird floating on the surface about 300m off shore from Hospital Point. The bird was not distressed and allowed us to approach in the dinghy, flying once when we got too close. Appreciate any assistance … Read more

Hi all, I have a recording of a call I would like help to identify. I know it cant be sent as an attachment on this forum: can anyone advise where to upload this?   Thanks Paul

Hi all Am in the Darwin area for a little while longer but would love to see a Rufous Owl again I looked online and saw one recently sighted but in a strange area… Anyone had any luck anywhere lately as EBird wasn’t bringing many recent sightings Also was hoping to get Chestnut Rail at … Read more

It is with a very heavy heart that I convey the news that David Stewart passed away last Thursday evening. Dave was a mentor and dear friend, and one of the greatest birders this country has seen. His incredible knowledge of birds and their calls enabled him to record a vast library of birdsong, published … Read more

Hi all, A vacancy for 1 or 2 persons has arisen on our 4-day "Kangaroo Island Birding & Wildlife Tour", commencing in Adelaide on 22 September. Featuring Glossy Black Cockatoo, Fairy Penguin, Western Whipbird, Beautiful Firetail and many other great birds, along with beautiful scenery and the habitat has recovered remarkably in the last 5 … Read more