toowoombabirdobservers.org Toowoomba Bird Observers    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  The time now is Sat May 17, 2008 1:03 pm toowoombabirdobservers.org Forum Index View unanswered posts  Forum   Topics   Posts   Last Post  Registration   How to register Automatic registration on this forum is disabled to prevent further spam. Until further notice, to register you will need to establish you are the genuine article. Please send an email to me at matzeni@westnet.com.au containing your name, address, phone number and request to be registered on the forum. Thanks, Michael Atzeni.     0 0 No Posts Surveys   Common Blackbirds Just how many Common Blackbirds have infiltrated Toowoomba and surrounds? And whereabouts are they? To help control this latest threat, please post details of all positive and possible sightings (date, time, numbers, sex, exact location, behaviour) here. If unsure about your ID, please provide a description of the features you noted ... Moderator Rod Hobson 20 27 Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:24 pm Mick Atzeni Powerful Owls There are many unknowns about Powerful Owls locally. For starters, how many are there? Where are they? What conservation measures are needed? Here's your chance to help build an accurate picture of all things Powerful, and to keep things that way! Moderator Pat McConnell 5 6 Tue May 06, 2008 3:09 pm Pat McConnell Red-tailed Black-Cockatoos Since 1991, these magnificent birds have been annual visitors to Toowoomba and surrounds in fluctuating numbers and for varying lengths of time. The availability of fruiting White Cedar (Melia azerderach) dictate their local movements but how and to what extent is unclear. Let's collectively get a better idea on their annual numbers, daily patterns of movement and local distribution. How far east do they venture each year? Do they ever reach Ipswich and Brisbane? Provide the date and time, number of birds, exact location, and what they were doing e.g. feeding in white cedar, roosting, flying east.     137 167 Tue May 06, 2008 2:28 pm Olive Booth Cattle Egrets Cattle egrets have had an interesting and controversial history locally, particularly in relation to their well-documented colonistation of the Toowoomba Bird Habitat - along with the White Ibis, and the public amenity issues and population control measures that arose. Please post any further anecdotes and observations you may have here ...     4 6 Tue May 30, 2006 9:18 am Fielded Comments, Feedback and Requests   Questions and Comments If you have a question, comment or feedback about the club, its activities or any local birds, please post your query here ... Moderator Mick Atzeni 11 23 Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:16 am Fielded Requests for data If you're chasing a list for a specific area for example, post your request here... Moderator Mick Atzeni 4 8 Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:43 pm Mick Atzeni Coming Events   Outings 2008 Outings planned for 2008. Jot them down on the calendar. Come and enjoy the company of kindred spirits. ... Beginners and visitors always welcome!     5 6 Tue May 13, 2008 11:10 pm Mick Atzeni Outings 2007 Check out our outings planned for 2007 and jot them down on the calendar. Come and enjoy the company of kindred spirits. ... Beginners and visitors are always welcome! Moderator Mick Atzeni 8 8 Tue Nov 20, 2007 4:55 pm Mick Atzeni Special Events Check here for other events such as presentations by guest speakers, photography workshops, art exhibitions, educational displays, etc.     1 3 Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:00 pm Mick Atzeni Info Resources   Articles and websites of interest If you find an interesting article or website why not share it with the rest of us?     7 8 Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:21 pm birdcrazy Autumn Sightings   Autumn Within - 2008 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Mar 2007 - 31 May 2008. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon.     25 26 Thu May 15, 2008 12:03 pm Michael Wood Autumn Beyond - 2008 Same rules as for past seasons i.e. sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Mar - 31 May 2008.     32 35 Thu May 15, 2008 12:06 pm Michael Wood Autumn Within (local) - 2007 Post sightings for Autumn (Mar-May 2007) in the local survey area here. If they're also new for the 2007 Challenge please highlight them.     14 13 Sat May 26, 2007 12:39 pm Bill Jolly Autumn Beyond (Non-local) - 2007 Species seen within 250 km radius of Toowoomba, excluding the club survey area.     29 32 Sun Jun 24, 2007 8:03 pm Mick Atzeni Summer Sightings: 1 Dec 2007- 29 Feb 2008   Summer Within (local) Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Dec 2007 - 29 Feb 2008. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon.     20 21 Sun Feb 17, 2008 12:01 pm Bill Jolly Summer Beyond (non-local) Same rules as for past seasons i.e. sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Dec - 29 Feb 2008.     39 39 Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:43 pm Mick Atzeni Spring Sightings - 2007   Spring Within (local) Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2007. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone area SE of Helidon.     35 36 Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:21 pm Mick Atzeni Spring Beyond (non-local) Same rules as for Winter 2007 i.e. sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see below), for the period 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2007.     34 39 Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:54 pm Mick Atzeni Winter sightings - 2007   Winter Within (local) Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 June - 31 August 2007. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone area SE of Helidon.     39 41 Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:51 pm Mick Atzeni Winter Beyond (non-local) Same rules as for Autumn 2007 i.e. sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see below), for the period 1 June - 31 August.     30 35 Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:04 pm Mick Atzeni Challenges   The Challenge - 2008 How many species can we collectively record during 2008? Can we better the past two years? Can we reach 250?? Same rules as previous years. Good luck! Moderator Pat McConnell 68 77 Fri May 16, 2008 10:58 pm Mick Atzeni The Challenge - 2007 Same rules apply as for the "250 in 2006" Challenge. Seems 250's no pushover locally, especially in a drought! Nevertheless, 250's achievable and will continue to remain our annual target. Report sightings ASAP for everyone's benefit. And from now on we'll just refer to it as "The Challenge". Moderator Mick Atzeni 90 109 Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:40 pm Mick Atzeni '250 in 2006' Challenge In 2006, we set up the inaugral Challenge to see if we could collectively record 250 species during the year in the club's survey area. How did we go? Extremely well considering the drought... Plenty of unusual and rare birds .... some great records from non-members too. It was a fascinating year. And a worthwhile exercise which we encourage other groups to follow. See for yourself... Moderator Mick Atzeni 101 130 Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:44 pm Mick Atzeni Sightings   Going, going, gone ... aka DDDs (Departure Date Determinations). When migrants return, we delight in claiming the "First for the season". So why is it that we don't place equal emphasis on claiming the "Last for the season"? Well we all know why. It's too darn hard. Unless we religiously keep a diary of our sightings and then compare notes in the off-season to determine whose was the last sighting, how would we do it? Well now I think I know: provide another avenue for some one-up-manship on a public forum! If you've bettered the last date, please set the record straight ... Moderator Mick Atzeni 45 66 Wed May 14, 2008 12:18 pm Michael Wood They're back! Migrant arrival dates are always a hot topic, particularly, the spring/summer migrants. Think you've seen the first for the season? Post details here and let's see if you're right ... Moderator Mick Atzeni 45 62 Mon May 05, 2008 7:33 pm Mick Atzeni Bird notes If you can't find a pigeon-hole elsewhere, please post your observations here... Moderators Mick Atzeni, Pat McConnell 150 220 Mon May 12, 2008 9:38 pm Sandra My Patch - Monthly records Do you keep a monthly record for your favourite patch? If so, why not share the info real-time and literally put your patch on the map? Using the template under this heading you have the vehicle for displaying your monthly records for those places you bird regularly e.g. your backyard, neighbourhood, local park. Just how good is your patch? What can we learn from your monthly records? Let's find out ... Moderator Mick Atzeni 18 36 Sat May 03, 2008 7:52 pm Mick Atzeni Summer target: 250 species BEYOND club survey area Why should the locals have all the fun? To give those of you who don't live in the Toowoomba area an incentive to report your sightings and strut your stuff, here's a challenge especially for you! 250 species collectively in a season. The survey area we'll make anywhere within 250 km of Toowoomba, but excluding the TBO survey area. I've set a higher, but very fair target as well. See how you go. Locals can help with the 'outside' tally too and vice versa. Looking forward to some new names on the forum! Moderator Mick Atzeni 41 45 Tue May 08, 2007 11:58 pm Mick Atzeni Monthly Target: 200 species WITHIN club survey area In a similar vein to the yearly Challenge, let's see what a SINGLE MONTH's collective effort can yield in our local survey area. Please report any additions for the month here ... Moderator Mick Atzeni 16 18 Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:56 pm Mick Atzeni Rare Bird Reports Access the interactive form via the posting under this heading to submit details of any sightings of local rarities (those asterisked on the Species List, and any species not listed. That includes Paradise Parrots!!!). Moderator Mick Atzeni 1 1 Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:11 am birdman Council Bushland & Recreational Parks Toowoomba City Council's various bushland parks are a haven for many species of birds. These parks include Redwood, Jubilee, Nielsen, Duggan, Glen Lomond and Echo Valley South along the escarpment which members regularly visit. The TCC and the wider community need to be made fully aware of the significant biodiversity - and not just birds- within these parks so that they are managed appropriately. Please make your visits count by posting your observations here ... Moderator Mick Atzeni 11 20 Mon May 05, 2008 8:27 pm Mick Atzeni Other local critters   Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians & Bugs It's not their fault they don't have feathers! Doesn't make them any less interesting. And just like the birds, it's good to know what species are about locally at any given time. There's expertise within the club and beyond on most aspects of our local fauna. Let's tap into it. 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