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THE ORACLE. NEXT NEW BIRD FOR VIC

Variegated Fairywren. Inskip Point, Qld[4/1/17] photo Scott Baker Attempting to predict next addition to the Victorian list an inexact science but will have a crack anyhow. Already 514 species recorded in the state [around 50% of all species recorded in the country] and last few years number of the more obvious [previously outstanding] candidates including […]

2017 Annual Bird Report

These reports have been published in various online databases or forums and may be subject to further review. This is not intended as an appraisal as such, just a recap at the big stories in 2017. JANUARY [Jan 19th] Buff-breasted Sandpiper discovered at Lake Murdeduke by Danny Rogers was an impressive start to year. Bird initially seen […]

Inaugural Committee Meeting

On the 21st of April 2017 the inaugural committee meeting was held. Scott Baker had presented on the idea of a Victorian Records Appraisal Committee to BirdLife Victoria. The idea was accepted by BirdLife Victoria. Draft terms of reference were discussed Act as the curator of the Official Victorian birdlist Legitimise new bird records for […]