Birding

Midsummer means shorebirding in these parts. Some of you may be stifling a yawn at the very thought of parsing…

We have been busy walking the beach and keeping an eye on our local Pied Oystercatchers and the two pairs…

Ladies and gentlemen, the Silly Season approaches. Parliament takes  a summer break and trivial stories fill the slow-news days. For…

In a society that values consensus and clarity, speaking out against the conventional wisdom or shared beliefs requires bravery. Sometimes…

Over recent weeks we have observed the departure of the thousands of Plumed Whistling-Ducks from the Broome Poo Ponds and…

Weekends, particularly those sweet summer ones, possess a remarkable elasticity, stretching and spilling over its shoulder days and beyond. We…

Two weeks ago I introduced you to two pairs of our Pied Oystercatchers that were early egg layers this year…

When a young bird has to compete with the rest of its nest-mates for food they cannot afford to turn…

Summer weekends often mean summer road trips, mixed blessings at best. Of course, we love to visit new places and…

I am something of an aficionado of National Wildlife Refuges.  On this site, I have attempted to list the top…