Sunday, July 31, 2011

Tasmanian Birding Stalwart Dies

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On Thursday 28th July, following a protracted illness, Dr. W.(Bill) C. Wakefield died. Many people in the northern suburbs of Hobart will re...
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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Thank Goodness for Auto-focus

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About a month ago, I received an email telling me about a sighting of 4 Crested Grebe at Orielton Lagoon, seen during the annual winter g...
Sunday, May 22, 2011

Roadkill Feast for Brown Falcon

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Hoping that the low cloud would eventually lift, I had delayed my departure for a morning's birding to the South Arm area. The commuter ...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Little Gems...... Southern Emu-wren

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I thought it was time I ventured farther afield, and with the run of great weather last week, I headed to the Gordon Road and into the South...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Visit from an Escapee!

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Several times lately I've heard a bird call that I couldn't identify, from somewhere close to my house. Frustratingly, I had failed...
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Friday, March 25, 2011

"Fat Man" and Robin

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Monday morning and hankering to go out birding before the rain forecast for the rest of the week. The 'mountain' was clear; to Hob...
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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Dusky Robins and More

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I've walked around a nearby reserve on numerous occasions lately, mainly because it's flat and easy walking as I'm still trying ...
Saturday, March 05, 2011

Pied Oystercatcher Roost.

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I hadn't been out birding for several days, and in some frustration, finally chose a less than optimal day to try my luck and drove do...
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Monday, February 14, 2011

Photo Opp....Musk Lorikeets

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This is one photo opportunity that I gladly pass on! At the moment, in almost any Hobart suburb, you'll find the eucalyptus ficifolia ...
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Monday, January 17, 2011

Alice Springs Interlude Pt.1

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In the Spring of 2010 (late Sept-early Oct) My son, Matthew and I spent 10 days in the Alice Springs area. As many birders would be aware, t...
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Photographers Please Note!!

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During the last few weeks I've come across several would be bird photographers. I can say with some believe that they are readers of thi...
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