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Author: Michael Johnson

HomePosted by Michael Johnson
16 September 2022
Uncategorised
CaliforniaFranceMinnesota

Five weeks and 19 species

Back last February I asked for some advice about possible mammal watching sites in California for a few days I thought I would have available in August. In particular I was interes

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13 May 2022
Australasia
AntechinusAustraliaVictoria

Yellow-footed antechinus near Wangaratta

I and a friend spent the weekend at Kurringai Cottage near Wangaratta. It is sold as “self-catering accommodation for the nature-lover”. It has a three-acre bird garden on a ri

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26 February 2022
North American
California USA info request

Proposed trip to California in early August

I have to be in Los Angeles on the 7th August for several days of business. I like to arrive a few days early, and am wondering if anybody has suggestions as to how I can fill this

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23 July 2021
Uncategorised
Gear Bats

Echo Meter Touch 2

Has anybody used or have any comments on the Echo  Meter Touch 2 bat detector, either in the Standard or Pro model? It plugs into a smartphone. Information here: https://www.nhbs.

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20 June 2021
Australasia
Australiahoney possummarsupialsquokkaWestern Australia

Useful Australian videos

Two useful 5 minute videos on how to find mainland quokkas and honey possums. Quokka: Honey Possum:

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31 May 2021
Australasia
Australia Bats

Bat Map Australia

Potentially useful tool for those interested in Australian bats: https://www.ausbats.org.au/batmap.html  

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26 May 2021
Australasia
AustraliamarsupialsMelanism

Melanistic sugar glider

Last week my wife and I spent a few days in Federal, NSW, primarily for attending a family wedding. Such occasions rarely allow much time for wildlife watching, however I partially

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12 March 2021
Oriental
Sri Lanka

Pre-COVID visit to Sri Lanka – Feb 2020

A pre-COVID trip to Sri-Lanka. 21 days, 24 mammals.  A wonderful place with abundant wildlife. Probably only 2/3 of the time devoted to wildlife viewing, so in that regard a great

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24 September 2020
Oriental
book reviewfield guideSri Lanka

Book review: Pictorial Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Sri Lanka

Pictorial Pocket Guide to the Mammals of Sri Lanka A Review – Michael Johnson In his recent review of “Mammals of South Asia” Jon wrote he was not aware of any field guide fo

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16 July 2020
Australasia
Australiamarsupials

Australian Sugar Gliders Spli

Looks like Australian sugar gliders have been split into three species. https://theconversation.com/a-rare-discovery-we-found-the-sugar-glider-is-actually-three-species-but-one-is-

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