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  1. Andy in West Oz

    Three Brown Falcons in 100 metres

    The drive along the access road at work always has a chance of a raptor sighting with Wedge-tails, BSKs, Kestrels, Hobbys and Brown Falcons seen regularly and fairly close. This morning, however, it was a pleasant surprise to see three Brown Falcons perched on the wire fence. I've seen singles...
  2. Andy in West Oz

    "Extinct" cockatoo found on island

    http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24542408-23109,00.html
  3. Andy in West Oz

    Littel Eagle declared vulnerable

    http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23348312-29277,00.html
  4. Andy in West Oz

    Falcons for Grapes

    Early days for an exciting initiative in New Zealand: http://www.falconsforgrapes.org/
  5. Andy in West Oz

    Grey Falcon project latest

    Some success at last. http://www.users.bigpond.com/jonnybird/greyfalcon.htm
  6. Andy in West Oz

    A quick foray around Lake Gwelup

    During the week, one of the ladies I work with said she went on a group nature walk last weekend around Lake Gwelup in Perth. Among the various things they saw was a pair of Harriers that they were able to watch for half an hour. With this in mind, on a rather blustery, overcast Saturday...
  7. Andy in West Oz

    South Africa in September

    Hi all, I'll be in SA in the middle of September for work. Will have two to three days afterwards to see some sights (rather quickly!). Most likely be going to Pilanesberg Game Reserve which is a Big 5 park (first for me) but also a good bird watching place. Anyone know what raptors I might...
  8. Andy in West Oz

    Wedge-tail in suburban Perth

    After a day of interviewing and being armed with laptop, minidisc recorder and camera, I got home at 3 and my wife and I went to do some shopping. Five minutes drive from us is a large series of paddocks, really reserves for the high tension power poles. As we approached the intersection...
  9. Andy in West Oz

    Falcons nesting atop NYC bridge

    http://www.wnbc.com/news/13376181/detail.html
  10. Andy in West Oz

    Indian Fish Owls stolen

    http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21764328-1702,00.html
  11. Andy in West Oz

    Species listings

    Is there a complete species list for raptors on the net anywhere? I haven't had a lot of luck. Just thought it'd come in handy when my mind wanders at work! Any with a good set of corresponding pics? Cheers
  12. Andy in West Oz

    Carnaby's Black Cockatoo struggles on

    http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,21407143-2761,00.html URBAN sprawl and the planned removal of pine plantations is threatening the survival of Carnaby's black cockatoos on the Swan Coastal Plain, says Birds Australia WA. Dr Robert Davis, head of the organisation, says the already...
  13. Andy in West Oz

    Neotropical Raptors - South America

    Came across this website last week. The e-newsletters give an excellent review of efforts to release Harpy Eagles back into the wild. http://www.neotropicalraptors.org/index.i.html Cheers
  14. Andy in West Oz

    "Beak sensors" give birds bearings

    http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21385614-1702,00.html BIRDS may be able to fly vast distances without getting lost because of sensors in their beaks. German scientists said they found tiny iron oxide crystals in the skin lining of the upper beak of homing pigeons, laid out in a...
  15. Andy in West Oz

    Office Boobook!

    A couple of weeks ago, on a very windy day, I found a Boobook sheltering under our office building in the undercover parking area. I borrowed the office digital point-and-shoot and came up with this. Cheers Andy
  16. Andy in West Oz

    Solution to mass bird deaths in Western Australia?

    http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21367983-1702,00.html A PORT in Western Australia's south has suspended its handling of lead carbonate following revelations lead poisoning could have killed thousands of birds in the area. Up to 4000 nectar-eating birds died in and around Esperance between...
  17. Andy in West Oz

    Sea Eagle nest moved 10 metres to safety

    http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,21033195-29277,00.html?from=public_rss Cheers Andy
  18. Andy in West Oz

    Mysterious bird deaths in Western Australia

    http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21035741-2,00.html Cheers Andy
  19. Andy in West Oz

    BOP first aid

    Hi guys Can anyone direct me to a good website on handling injured BOP please? I'm getting some basic training over the next few weeks from a rehab lady as I'll be doing taxi work for her on my days off but would like to read up as much as I can on the subject. Cheers Andy
  20. Andy in West Oz

    Highway hunters

    I live in Perth, Western Australia and was driving north along Roe Hwy towards the suburb of Midland. This is a 100 km/h zone and I was doing about 90. Within the space of less than a kilometre, I saw two black-shouldered kites and an Australian kestrel hovering alongside the highway. The...
  21. Andy in West Oz

    Red Goshawk - Australia

    http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au/birds/redgoshawk.html
  22. Andy in West Oz

    Camera question from new birder

    Hi guys I've got a Canon 350D with 100-300mm Tamron lens. Am pretty comfortable with it but have not photographed any birds with it yet. Any tricks of the trade? I;ve done a fair bit of airshow photography in the past so can pan with a moving object but just wondering what I can do to, for...
  23. Andy in West Oz

    G'day from Western Australia

    Hi guys First post here as am following the instructions! I'm Andy Wright and have been a life long bird enthusiast of varying levels from passing interest to living and breathing them. Am particularly interested in raptors so consider myself lucky to live where I do. I'm 30, married, work...
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