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The Challenge - 2010 228 spp last year is the current record. Let's make 230 spp our goal for 2010. |
30 | 35 | Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:14 pm Mick Atzeni  |
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The Challenge - 2009 Thanks to replenishing rains in the Lockyer Valley, we're well placed for a record haul in 2009. No excuses why we can't give 250 spp a real shake. Over to you ... |
66 | 73 | Fri Jan 01, 2010 12:26 am Mick Atzeni |
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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 Rod Hobson |
90 | 104 | Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:21 am Russell |
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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 |
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'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 |
102 | 131 | Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:56 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Autumn Within - 2010 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Mar - 31 May 2010. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. |
5 | 6 | Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:44 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Autumn Beyond - 2010 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Mar - 31 May 2010. |
3 | 4 | Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:06 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Autumn Within - 2009 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Mar - 31 May 2009. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. Moderator Rod Hobson |
21 | 21 | Sun May 31, 2009 12:31 pm Rod Hobson |
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Autumn Beyond - 2009 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Mar - 31 May 2009. Moderator Rod Hobson |
38 | 44 | Thu Jul 16, 2009 12:24 am Mick Atzeni |
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Autumn Within - 2008 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Mar 2008 - 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. Moderator Rod Hobson |
25 | 27 | Fri May 30, 2008 11:42 pm Mick Atzeni |
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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. Moderator Rod Hobson |
34 | 39 | Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:45 am Mick Atzeni |
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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 |
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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 |
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Summer Within 2009-10 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Dec 2009 - 28 Feb 2010. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. |
24 | 30 | Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:22 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Summer Beyond 2009-10 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Dec 2009 - 28 Feb 2010. Moderator gileas |
26 | 49 | Sun Feb 28, 2010 9:55 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Summer Within - 2008-09 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Dec 2008 - 28 Feb 2009. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. Moderator Rod Hobson |
30 | 33 | Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:39 pm Bill Jolly |
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Summer Beyond - 2008-09 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Dec - 28 Feb 2009. Moderator Rod Hobson |
39 | 41 | Thu May 21, 2009 1:40 am Mick Atzeni |
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Summer Within - 2007-08 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 |
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Summer Beyond - 2007-08 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. |
40 | 40 | Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:45 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Special Events Check here for other events such as presentations by guest speakers, photography workshops, art exhibitions, educational displays, etc. |
9 | 15 | Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:06 am Mick Atzeni |
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Outings Jot them down on the calendar. Come and enjoy the company of kindred spirits. ... Beginners and visitors always welcome! |
14 | 19 | Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:04 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Spring Within - 2009 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2009. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. |
29 | 30 | Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:37 pm Bill Jolly |
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Spring Beyond - 2009 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2009. |
29 | 33 | Tue Dec 15, 2009 9:56 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Spring Within - 2008 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Sep 2008 - 30 Nov 2008. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. |
33 | 39 | Thu May 21, 2009 1:26 am Mick Atzeni |
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Spring Beyond - 2008 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Sep - 30 Nov 2008. |
43 | 51 | Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:56 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Spring Beyond (non-local) - 2007 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. |
35 | 40 | Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:48 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Spring Within (local) - 2007 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 |
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Rare/Unusual Bird Reports Sightings of local rarities (those asterisked on the club's official Species List and any species not listed. That includes Paradise Parrots!!!) Post your non-local rare or unusual sightings here too. Moderators Mick Atzeni, Pat McConnell, Rod Hobson |
32 | 44 | Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:18 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Bird notes If you can't find a pigeon-hole elsewhere, please post your observations here... Moderators Mick Atzeni, Pat McConnell, Rod Hobson |
175 | 265 | Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:36 am Rod Hobson |
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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 ... Moderators Mick Atzeni, Rod Hobson |
68 | 98 | Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:31 pm Mick Atzeni |
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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 ... Moderators Mick Atzeni, Rod Hobson |
56 | 85 | Sat May 02, 2009 7:11 pm Mick Atzeni |
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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 ... Moderators Mick Atzeni, Rod Hobson |
31 | 64 | Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:52 am Brendon & Judi Gray |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 ... Moderators Mick Atzeni, Rod Hobson |
12 | 21 | Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:32 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Winter Within - 2009 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Jun 2008 - 31 Aug 2009. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. Moderator Rod Hobson |
29 | 35 | Mon Aug 24, 2009 9:28 am Mick Atzeni |
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Winter Beyond - 2009 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Jun - 31 Aug 2009. Moderator Rod Hobson |
39 | 46 | Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:23 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Winter Within - 2008 Sightings within the local survey area for the period 1 Jun 2008 - 31 Aug 2008. The local survey area is a rectangular area extending from Kingsthorpe NW of Toowoomba to the Mt Whitestone/Fordsdale area SE of Helidon. |
29 | 34 | Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:13 am Mick Atzeni |
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Winter Beyond - 2008 Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Jun - 31 Aug 2008. |
28 | 34 | Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:01 pm Rod Hobson |
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Winter Within - 2007 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 |
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Winter Beyond - 2007 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 |
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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 |
32 | 50 | Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:50 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Glossy Black-Cockatoos This high profile conservation species is reported occasionally in the area. Given the interest in this species' conservation, including the Glossy Black Conservancy, it makes sense to store GBC sightings together for convenience. Moderator Rod Hobson |
6 | 7 | Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:09 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Black-breasted Button-quails There are are only TWO known locations within the local survey area: Redwood Park on the eastern escarpment, and in a patch of remnant dry vine scrub at "Birdwood Sanctuary" just west of Gowrie Junction. Both populations are vulnerable, particularly the latter, as the vine scrub flanks a plateau on which a significant rural residential development is imminent. Fifteen of the 54 acre blocks border the key buttton-quail habitat, which is located on the southern side of the plateau. The button-quail could certainly do with a conservation-minded philanthropist buying up the lot! Moderator Rod Hobson |
5 | 12 | Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:39 pm Mick Atzeni |
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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 Rod Hobson |
12 | 20 | Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:22 am Mick Atzeni |
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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. Moderator Rod Hobson |
159 | 190 | Sun Feb 28, 2010 5:39 pm gileas |
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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 ... Moderator Rod Hobson |
5 | 7 | Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:53 am Mick Atzeni |
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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. Moderator Rod Hobson |
26 | 51 | Sat Mar 06, 2010 7:32 pm Rod Hobson |
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Plants, fungi, etc Can't see the plants for the birds? Your birding will be far more meaningful, particularly, once the plant-bird associations gel. Somebody find me a botanist!! Moderator Rod Hobson |
6 | 9 | Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:49 pm Rod Hobson |
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Articles and websites of interest If you find an interesting article or website why not share it with the rest of us? |
13 | 16 | Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:58 pm Russell |
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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 |
13 | 27 | Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:01 pm Mick Atzeni |
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Requests for data If you're chasing a list for a specific area for example, post your request here... Moderator Mick Atzeni |
7 | 13 | Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:27 pm Mick Atzeni |
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