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
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
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
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.
Useful Australian videos
Two useful 5 minute videos on how to find mainland quokkas and honey possums. Quokka: Honey Possum:
Bat Map Australia
Potentially useful tool for those interested in Australian bats: https://www.ausbats.org.au/batmap.html
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
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
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
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-