For anyone following the current Dunlin in New Zealand thread they might be interested in reading about one in Hawaii. Coming from east of Scotland this was or...
Hi Martin, Nice sightings! I have observed falcon to sit with a similar 'clenched talon' posture, and even have photos of the birds doing it in my gallery in...
Brent Stephenson
brent@...
May 1, 2006 9:55 pm
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Hi all, Tucking the foot up is a common heat conservation method in birds. As the legs have blood flow just under the skin the potential to lose heat through ...
This is probably breaking more than a few list rules but it's of general interest of those birders who are off to Norfolk Island. I've been sent an extra copy...
Paul Cuming
birdo@...
May 2, 2006 7:09 am
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As the person who is proposing the establishment of a backyard or garden bird survey in New Zealand, I would like to contribute to the debate that Andrew...
Book is winging it's way to the new owner - thanks for all the responses, and sorry I am unable to reply to you all personally, but if you want a copy from the...
Paul Cuming
birdo@...
May 3, 2006 11:02 am
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... From: "PECK Dwight" <peck@...> To: <ramsar-forum@...> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 8:19 PM Subject: [Wetlands Forum] Fiji becomes the...
David Melville
david.melville@...
May 3, 2006 10:25 pm
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I'd like to think this was good news. But after witnessing the closing off of the Saemangeum seawall (which will have almost unbelievably drastic negative...
Hello All, Yesterday morning [3/5/06] for several hours at high tide there was a Glossy Ibis at Bexley Wetland reserve. Seen at the western side of the reserve...
Jan Walker
shesagreen@...
May 4, 2006 1:34 am
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Hello, all - in immediate response to my earlier brief message, Nial Moores (Birds Korea) and Danny Rogers (Australian Wader Study Group) have sent the message...
Contact details for the Korean embassy in NZ are: Embassy of the Republic of Korea Head of Mission: His Excellency Mr Jung-seung Shin, Ambassador Level 11, ASB...
Frank Antram
fantram@...
May 4, 2006 5:44 am
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Dear Folks, I think Eric has raised several good points in regards the importance of 'backyard' counts. Our hope is that we move beyond the backyard into all...
Just to add to this discussion: I feel that the greatest benefit of such activities could be to aid in reconnecting our species to the rest of the biological...
A word of warning re. Travis Wetlands I recently drove in, as I have done twice previously and did not notice, amongst other signage at the gate, a sign saying...
Hi folks, Just to clarify the access arrangements at Travis Wetland in CHCH. There are 2 gates - (1) an outer gate near the start of the access driveway - so...
Hi all, Just a quick note to say the Black kite was still at the same location near Renwick (Blenheim) during the Easter break. Cheers, Brent Brent Stephenson...
Brent Stephenson
brent@...
May 4, 2006 11:29 pm
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Hi Had a call from the local vets this a.m. to say a petrel had been found by the side of the road 10km north of Balclutha (about 20km from the sea). It was an...
Richard Schofield
richard@...
May 5, 2006 4:05 am
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Hi John (and others), Directios to Travis Wetland best way is to get a map of CHCH and seek out QE II sports stadium in the NE corner of the city. If its a...
Yes, such a survey for us lesser mortals would be wonderful; for me and my grandchildren. Give us this opportunity to make a start in learning, observing and...
Geoff & Raewynn Foreman
gaforeman@...
May 7, 2006 6:51 am
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I have yet to receive my copy of HANZAB 7 but it appears that there may be some problems. David ... From: <Harvey.PERKINS@...> To:...
David Melville
david.melville@...
May 8, 2006 6:52 am
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Faye Gordon reports that a Glossy Ibis has been observed for the last few weeks at the Turnbull and Hapuka River mouths, near Okuru, a few kms south of Haast....
Ralph & Mary Powlesland
powles1@...
May 8, 2006 9:01 am
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Dear all Peru is fantastic. Did you ever hear anywhere else in the world you could get over 500 species on a regular birding trip in only 12 days? I don't...
Might be worth trying for some of NZ's species? Any Moa whisperers out there? David ... From: "Mark Dowling" <mdowlingecn@...> To:...
David Melville
david.melville@...
May 8, 2006 7:39 pm
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Does anyone have any news on the Haast White Ibis or was it a case of mistaken identity and actually this Glossy Ibis? In CHCH, 1 Glossy Ibis is showing well...
Its a very well written article. Sadly, the most ironic but accurate point might be this; "The Arkansas ivory-bill is the W.M.D. of ornithology." With the...
Roger Radd
kiwi@...
May 8, 2006 10:04 pm
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The long-staying Hudsonian Godwit at Miranda is showing well on the Stilt Ponds at high tide, and is in >50% breeding plumage. It could be a nice bird to watch...
Hi folks, No claims of Australain origins here, but I do suspect these odd occurrneces of CB Geese in the CHCH/Canty area are probably wandering ferals rather...
Hullo all Can someone please explain to me why anyone wants to see 500 bird species in 12 days. I have a big enough job finding, identifying, learning and...
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