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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 […]
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 […]
THE MYZOMELYPSE!!
November 1987: Mullum Mullum Creek [Donvale area, eastern suburbs Melbourne]. Was my local patch. Still remember day I found Scarlet Honeyeater in the Hillcrest reserve. A mega! Maybe 3rd record of this species for entire Melbourne region [at the time] and a new bird for my list. Probably the major highlight of my early birding […]