by Dominic | Oct 26, 2012 | Longham Lakes
OCTOBER 2012 reports If you want to hear about arguably the most exciting bird ever to drop in on the Longham Lakes site, then details are below. I write this with a heavy heart, because the wretched thing turned up while I was away – a Patchwatcher’s...
by Dominic | Oct 24, 2012 | News
11th October 2012 The strong south-east wind blowing off the Antarctic this morning ensured two things: cold and breezy conditions, and potentially sensational seawatching. Our admirable guide Chris Baxter (affectionately known as Kangaroo Island’s “Bird...
by Dominic | Oct 22, 2012 | News
10th October 2012 This morning we did the quick hop, appropriately enough, over to Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia. It’s a half hour flight from Adelaide, on one of those excitingly small planes powered by propellers. It turns out that half an...
by Dominic | Oct 12, 2012 | News
9th October 2012 Gluepot is a fleshpot of extremely rare birds. The names “Scarlet-chested Parrot” and “Striated Grasswren” send shivers down the spines of birding geeks, and I have to confess to great excitement at the prospect of this visit. The area, named after...
by Dominic | Oct 12, 2012 | News
7th October 2012 The schedule mysteriously spoke of a “Wombat Muster” for today and tomorrow. But what is a Wombat Muster? Read on and you’ll find out. The flat country around the Murray River north-east of Adelaide is home to a rare animal known as...
