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J. Moody
Maps
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English and aussie occa
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I'm mid 30's work shift work but not too much so it allows me to be able to go out whilst I'm on call to bird and see what's around! I've been in Darwin the last 12 years and met some bloody fantastic people there that have helped guide my way through the birding world and how to pick birds up and listen out for them... I now try to bring that to my new home CAIRNS... Still getting the gist of the rainforest birds but im building my list slowly. I'm not a lister or a keen birdo just love being outdoors and seeing what the areas im in have!
Since I'm a shift worker it depends upon my roster but usually I only work twice a week.
I'm mid 30's work shift work but not too much so it allows me to be able to go out whilst I'm on call to bird and see what's around! I've been in Darwin the last 12 years and met some bloody fantastic people there that have helped guide my way through the birding world and how to pick birds up and listen out for them... I now try to bring that to my new home CAIRNS... Still getting the gist of the rainforest birds but im building my list slowly. I'm not a lister or a keen birdo just love being outdoors and seeing what the areas im in have!
Since I'm a shift worker it depends upon my roster but usually I only work twice a week.
Interests
Nature: Birds, Planes, outdoors and Heat
Nature: Birds, Planes, outdoors and Heat
Area
Cairns and Darwin, Hotspots mainly Barron river and its estuaries and up the ranges (stoney creek and crystal cascades).
Cairns and Darwin, Hotspots mainly Barron river and its estuaries and up the ranges (stoney creek and crystal cascades).
Area birds
Rare And migrating plus the usual suspects.
Rare And migrating plus the usual suspects.
B. Adler
Maps
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English, Romanian, Czechosolvakian, French, Japanese, Italian, German. Some Polish, Spanish and Serbo-Croatian
Note
I'm an enthusiastic amatuer birder and photographer. Am happy to take visitors birding in the Melbourne area and anywhere in Victoria with adequate advance notice.
I'm an enthusiastic amatuer birder and photographer. Am happy to take visitors birding in the Melbourne area and anywhere in Victoria with adequate advance notice.
Area
The Western Treatment Plant just out of Melbourne has >300 species. The Mallee in northern Victoria is amazing for parrots and many other birds.
Area Birds
parrots
The Western Treatment Plant just out of Melbourne has >300 species. The Mallee in northern Victoria is amazing for parrots and many other birds.
Area Birds
parrots
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, hiking,
Travel: train, car,
Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, outdoors, nature spot,, lake,
Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event,
Participate: classical, wine, beer,
Nature: birdwatching, photography, hiking,
Travel: train, car,
Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, outdoors, nature spot,, lake,
Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event,
Participate: classical, wine, beer,
B. Johnson
Maps
Bribie Island, Queensland, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
My wife, Meg and I are retired teachers who are available at any time to assist you in finding Aussie birds on the north side of Brisbane.
We are passionate, amateur birdwatchers with many years of experience. Having travelled a lot, we enjoy meeting like-minded nature lovers who enjoy exploring new places.
We have a large, roomy 4WD that will accommodate up to 3 passengers. Pick-up in Brisbane can be arranged.
My wife, Meg and I are retired teachers who are available at any time to assist you in finding Aussie birds on the north side of Brisbane.
We are passionate, amateur birdwatchers with many years of experience. Having travelled a lot, we enjoy meeting like-minded nature lovers who enjoy exploring new places.
We have a large, roomy 4WD that will accommodate up to 3 passengers. Pick-up in Brisbane can be arranged.
Area
Buckley's Hole, Kakadu birdhide, Samford
Area Birds
Waders, shorebirds, rainforest, bush
Buckley's Hole, Kakadu birdhide, Samford
Area Birds
Waders, shorebirds, rainforest, bush
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, fishing, surfing, travelling, caravaning
Nature: birdwatching, fishing, surfing, travelling, caravaning
P. Jacoby
Maps
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
I've been showing Birdingpal visitors around Perth for over 10 years. We'll have a relaxing day's birding seeing a good range of the local species including some of the SW endemics.
I've been showing Birdingpal visitors around Perth for over 10 years. We'll have a relaxing day's birding seeing a good range of the local species including some of the SW endemics.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching
Nature: birdwatching
R. Lloyd
Maps
Adeliade, South Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
As above with additions. Experienced birder that has guided many visitors. An Australian list around 670 and a world lid life list of over 3100. Have a 4WD and knows where to find the local specialities. I enjoy trying to find as many species as I can v for visitors and I am happy to bird long stretches.
As above with additions. Experienced birder that has guided many visitors. An Australian list around 670 and a world lid life list of over 3100. Have a 4WD and knows where to find the local specialities. I enjoy trying to find as many species as I can v for visitors and I am happy to bird long stretches.
Area
Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Barossa Valley
Area Birds
Parrots, Honeyeaters, Thornbills, migratory waders
Adelaide Hills, Murraylands, Barossa Valley
Area Birds
Parrots, Honeyeaters, Thornbills, migratory waders
Interests
Nature: birdwatching
Nature: birdwatching
JFennell
Maps
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Available
anytime unless I am away birding
Languages
English
Note
Have done birdwatching since 1963 in Europe, USA, South America, NZ, Australia, Borneo and Antarctica.
Enjoy showing people new species and as I am a keen bird photographer I am happy to help birders get a good photographing experience.
Have done birdwatching since 1963 in Europe, USA, South America, NZ, Australia, Borneo and Antarctica.
Enjoy showing people new species and as I am a keen bird photographer I am happy to help birders get a good photographing experience.
Area
We live 40kms east of Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills. Our local birding spots are Laratinga Wetlands, Monarto Woodlands (malleee vegetation) and Tolderol Game Reserve (wetlands).
Laratinga Wetlands, Monarto Woodlands, Tolderol Reserve, Goolwa Estuary, Mallee
Area Birds
Bush, swamp, estuary species
We live 40kms east of Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills. Our local birding spots are Laratinga Wetlands, Monarto Woodlands (malleee vegetation) and Tolderol Game Reserve (wetlands).
Laratinga Wetlands, Monarto Woodlands, Tolderol Reserve, Goolwa Estuary, Mallee
Area Birds
Bush, swamp, estuary species
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, reptiles, native orchids
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, reptiles, native orchids
P. Reid
Maps
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Available
Weekends
Languages
English
Note
I'm Prue, a youngish woman living near North Sydney. I don't have a car but I know some of the good spots to get to by train/bus, within about an hour of here, both shorebirds and bush birds.
I bird with a 400mm camera lens rather than binoculars. I have just moved back from the US so I don't know my hours yet, but presume I'll only be available on weekends (unlike when I set up my original profile in New York City).
I'm Prue, a youngish woman living near North Sydney. I don't have a car but I know some of the good spots to get to by train/bus, within about an hour of here, both shorebirds and bush birds.
I bird with a 400mm camera lens rather than binoculars. I have just moved back from the US so I don't know my hours yet, but presume I'll only be available on weekends (unlike when I set up my original profile in New York City).
Area
I like Garigal and Lane Cove National Parks, for the bush, Centennial Park for variety, Collaroy for shorebirds, Warriewood Wetlands for ducks and raptors, and more.
Area Birds
At Warriewood I see brown and yellow Thornbills, some Chestnut teals, brown and grey goshwawks, brush-turkey, whipbird, variegated fairywrens, and more. At Collaroy I saw about 7 species of shorebird, including Whimbrel. At Centennial Park I've had Royal Spoonbill, Tawny Frogmouth, Figbirds. At the National Parks black-faced monarch, golden Whistler etc.
I like Garigal and Lane Cove National Parks, for the bush, Centennial Park for variety, Collaroy for shorebirds, Warriewood Wetlands for ducks and raptors, and more.
Area Birds
At Warriewood I see brown and yellow Thornbills, some Chestnut teals, brown and grey goshwawks, brush-turkey, whipbird, variegated fairywrens, and more. At Collaroy I saw about 7 species of shorebird, including Whimbrel. At Centennial Park I've had Royal Spoonbill, Tawny Frogmouth, Figbirds. At the National Parks black-faced monarch, golden Whistler etc.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, hiking, butterflies, skiing, wildlife
Travel: train, bus
Visit: outdoors, nature spot, beach, park
Attend: theatre (especially musicals!), live music,
Nature: birdwatching, photography, hiking, butterflies, skiing, wildlife
Travel: train, bus
Visit: outdoors, nature spot, beach, park
Attend: theatre (especially musicals!), live music,
RShore
Maps
Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
only English
Note
I now spend my time travelling around Australia photographing birds. Happy to have a companion join me for a little or a long while. Let me know which area you'd like to explore or which birds you'd like to find.
I now spend my time travelling around Australia photographing birds. Happy to have a companion join me for a little or a long while. Let me know which area you'd like to explore or which birds you'd like to find.
Area
any Australia
Area Birds
any Australia
any Australia
Area Birds
any Australia
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, walking, hiking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, arboretum, shop, antique, Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, walking, hiking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, arboretum, shop, antique, Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap
DLaxdal
Maps
Ellenborough , Upper Hastings River Catchment, Mid-North Coast NSW, Australia
Available
Sundays and school holidays if I am not birding somewhere else!
Languages
English
Note
Paradise Rifle-birds, Rufous Scrub-birds and Olive Whistlers are relatively easy to get along the Oxley Hwy in Cottan-bimbang NP. Please contact me for more details or a visit!
Paradise Rifle-birds, Rufous Scrub-birds and Olive Whistlers are relatively easy to get along the Oxley Hwy in Cottan-bimbang NP. Please contact me for more details or a visit!
Area
Cottan-bimbang NP, Ellenborough, Yarras, Mount Seaview Resort
Area Birds
Masked Owls, Paradise Riflebirds, Rufous Scrub-birds, Olive Whistlers
Cottan-bimbang NP, Ellenborough, Yarras, Mount Seaview Resort
Area Birds
Masked Owls, Paradise Riflebirds, Rufous Scrub-birds, Olive Whistlers
Interests
Site monitoring for birds
Site monitoring for birds
M. Lister
Maps
Vaucluse, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
I am in my early sixties and passionate about birding and bird photography. I also paint and draw birds. Living in Sydney generally requires travelling out of the city which I do several times a week. I have comfortable 4 X 4 car. I am familiar with all the great birding spots in and around Sydney and know the habitats where one can find certain species.
I am in my early sixties and passionate about birding and bird photography. I also paint and draw birds. Living in Sydney generally requires travelling out of the city which I do several times a week. I have comfortable 4 X 4 car. I am familiar with all the great birding spots in and around Sydney and know the habitats where one can find certain species.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, beach, surfing, Travel: stroll, walking, car, Visit: National Parks and birding sites Attend: concert,,theatre, live music, sports Participate: Art, crafts and sculpure
Nature: birdwatching, photography, beach, surfing, Travel: stroll, walking, car, Visit: National Parks and birding sites Attend: concert,,theatre, live music, sports Participate: Art, crafts and sculpure
Note
I have been a bird watcher for many years and also have a keen interest in Australian flora. I work part time but can always find time to take visitors bird watching locally. I live in Australia's national capital city, Canberra, which is a 3-4 hour road or rail trip south from Sydney. Melbourne is a further 7-8 hour trip south. Canberra is a small inland city of about 350,000 people, with a wide range of habitats and easy access to nature reserves and several national parks. In excess of 120 species are recorded in the local area.
I have been a bird watcher for many years and also have a keen interest in Australian flora. I work part time but can always find time to take visitors bird watching locally. I live in Australia's national capital city, Canberra, which is a 3-4 hour road or rail trip south from Sydney. Melbourne is a further 7-8 hour trip south. Canberra is a small inland city of about 350,000 people, with a wide range of habitats and easy access to nature reserves and several national parks. In excess of 120 species are recorded in the local area.
Interests
R. Monks
Maps
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Available
weekends
Languages
English
Note
I am a keen birder with a focus on photography although working full time and travelling a lot with work. Happy to meet visitors and show them some of our regions beautiful birds. You can see some of my work at flickr.com. I have no prejudices I welcome Nikon or Canon shooters:) or non photographers for that matter.
I am a keen birder with a focus on photography although working full time and travelling a lot with work. Happy to meet visitors and show them some of our regions beautiful birds. You can see some of my work at flickr.com. I have no prejudices I welcome Nikon or Canon shooters:) or non photographers for that matter.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching
Nature: birdwatching
B.Twiss
Maps
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
I am an amateur photographer and avid learner about birds in my area. I am looking to obtain better camera and lenses as part of that growth in the very near future. Happy to share any knowledge I have or to search it out for you. Cheers, Bill
I am an amateur photographer and avid learner about birds in my area. I am looking to obtain better camera and lenses as part of that growth in the very near future. Happy to share any knowledge I have or to search it out for you. Cheers, Bill
J. Lambert
Maps
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Available
Weekend
Languages
English
Note
I am a keen and knowledgeable birder. I'm available most weekends for birding around Brisbane. My local area is in the north, and my local patch is Cabbage Tree Creek, Aspley. Unfortunately I do not have a car.
I am a keen and knowledgeable birder. I'm available most weekends for birding around Brisbane. My local area is in the north, and my local patch is Cabbage Tree Creek, Aspley. Unfortunately I do not have a car.
Area
My local area has over 100 species. Depending on time of year we can see Bush Stone-curlew, Forest Kingfisher, Buff-banded Rail, Cicacabird, Scarlet Honeyeater, Spectacled Monarch, Mistletoebird, Pale-headed Rosella, Pacific Baza, and many more.
Other areas I am familiar with are Kedron Brook and Nudgee Waterhole, where one can catch up with such birds as Whistling Kite, Tawny Grassbird, Mangrove Gerygone, Red-backed Fairywren, and Sacred Kingfisher to name a few. But,
I am up for travelling anywhere in the region provided you have a car.
My local area has over 100 species. Depending on time of year we can see Bush Stone-curlew, Forest Kingfisher, Buff-banded Rail, Cicacabird, Scarlet Honeyeater, Spectacled Monarch, Mistletoebird, Pale-headed Rosella, Pacific Baza, and many more.
Other areas I am familiar with are Kedron Brook and Nudgee Waterhole, where one can catch up with such birds as Whistling Kite, Tawny Grassbird, Mangrove Gerygone, Red-backed Fairywren, and Sacred Kingfisher to name a few. But,
I am up for travelling anywhere in the region provided you have a car.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, moths, wildlife
Travel: train, bus
Visit: outdoors, nature spot, beach, lake, ocean, architecture
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, moths, wildlife
Travel: train, bus
Visit: outdoors, nature spot, beach, lake, ocean, architecture
B. Cameron
Maps
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
I work ten days straight then have 5 off and would be glad to show people our diverse range of birdlife during my days off. I have Rainforest, Mangroves, Tea tree swamps, Wetlands, Open grasslands, Beaches and Botanical gardens all within a 10 klm radius of my residence. I am a keen birdwatcher/amatuer photographer and have been interested in birds for 38 yrs.
I work ten days straight then have 5 off and would be glad to show people our diverse range of birdlife during my days off. I have Rainforest, Mangroves, Tea tree swamps, Wetlands, Open grasslands, Beaches and Botanical gardens all within a 10 klm radius of my residence. I am a keen birdwatcher/amatuer photographer and have been interested in birds for 38 yrs.
Note
I am a retired 62 year old former wildlife researcher and the leader of a bird banding (ringing) team. I have lived in the area for almost my entire life. I enjoy showing people the birds of my region.
I am a retired 62 year old former wildlife researcher and the leader of a bird banding (ringing) team. I have lived in the area for almost my entire life. I enjoy showing people the birds of my region.
V. Jealous
Maps
Denmark, West Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English, French Indonesian
Note
Wild south coast of WA. Local residents (often in my garden!) include Red-eared firetails, Crested shrike-tits, Carnaby's cockatoos. Endemics within 200km include Noisy scrub-bird, Western bristlebird, Western whipbird. I work away, regularly, but happy to accompany birders when I'm home.
Wild south coast of WA. Local residents (often in my garden!) include Red-eared firetails, Crested shrike-tits, Carnaby's cockatoos. Endemics within 200km include Noisy scrub-bird, Western bristlebird, Western whipbird. I work away, regularly, but happy to accompany birders when I'm home.
B. Hoffmann
Maps
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English, basic French
Note
I am an ecologist specialising in ants, but birding is a passion. My holidays around the world are now often based around birding. There are many great places for birding around Darwin, and it is possible to see more than 100 species in a day here. Great places include Buffalo creek (on a correct tide), Leanyer waste water treatment plant, East Point Reserve, Holmes Jungle Nature Park, McMinns Lagoon, and Fogg Dam, but there are many other nice places to visit too. There is a great birding community in Darwin, and we are often chasing uncommon birds together. If you are wanting some assistance with birding, feel free to make contact. If I am away travelling or busy I might be able to find somebody else to help.
I am an ecologist specialising in ants, but birding is a passion. My holidays around the world are now often based around birding. There are many great places for birding around Darwin, and it is possible to see more than 100 species in a day here. Great places include Buffalo creek (on a correct tide), Leanyer waste water treatment plant, East Point Reserve, Holmes Jungle Nature Park, McMinns Lagoon, and Fogg Dam, but there are many other nice places to visit too. There is a great birding community in Darwin, and we are often chasing uncommon birds together. If you are wanting some assistance with birding, feel free to make contact. If I am away travelling or busy I might be able to find somebody else to help.
Area
Darwin region out to Fogg Dam
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching,
Travel: car
Nature: birdwatching, twitching,
Travel: car
J. Graff
Maps
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
I'm happy to show visitors around, looking for SW endemics or any of our other local birds. Available weekends and some weekdays. Also happy to just give advice on where to find species if you'd rather go and find the birds on your own.
I'm happy to show visitors around, looking for SW endemics or any of our other local birds. Available weekends and some weekdays. Also happy to just give advice on where to find species if you'd rather go and find the birds on your own.
Note
I'm a keen birder and have a broad knowledge of Australian natural history. I'm available for guiding in the Canberra region (and beyond, e.g. southern and central western NSW, depending on what you want to see!). Diverse habitats close by including wetlands, woodlands and forests. For the avid twitcher, 100 species in a day is possible in Canberra. I run beginners outings for our local group and have plenty of experience in guiding for international visitors. For those interested in bird banding, I also operate a couple of banding projects in the region. Happy to discuss your birding needs should you be visiting Canberra for work or pleasure.
I'm a keen birder and have a broad knowledge of Australian natural history. I'm available for guiding in the Canberra region (and beyond, e.g. southern and central western NSW, depending on what you want to see!). Diverse habitats close by including wetlands, woodlands and forests. For the avid twitcher, 100 species in a day is possible in Canberra. I run beginners outings for our local group and have plenty of experience in guiding for international visitors. For those interested in bird banding, I also operate a couple of banding projects in the region. Happy to discuss your birding needs should you be visiting Canberra for work or pleasure.
M. Ramsay
Maps
Bunbery, Western Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English a little Spanish
Note
Tuart banskia coastal woodlands now mostly cleared beach and ocean.
Tuart banskia coastal woodlands now mostly cleared beach and ocean.
K. Cross
Maps
Mapleton, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Available
Weekend
Languages
English
Note
Mapleton is 100km north of Brisbane. I'm adjacent to National Parks and Forests. Over 100 spp for the yard plus nice mammals. Hosted many Birdingpals previously and overseas visitors especially welcome. Been birding 20 years - so I know the birds of my state and where to see them very well.
Mapleton is 100km north of Brisbane. I'm adjacent to National Parks and Forests. Over 100 spp for the yard plus nice mammals. Hosted many Birdingpals previously and overseas visitors especially welcome. Been birding 20 years - so I know the birds of my state and where to see them very well.
Note
Retired computer nerd living in the outer western suburbs of Melbourne. My local hotspots are the Western Treatment Plant (probably the world's largest sewage works with a bird list of around 300 species), Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs.
I usually expect visitors to Melbourne to make their own way to Werribee, which is quite easy by car or train as picking you up in Melbourne adds a lot of time to my day.
Can promise visitors a lot of ducks and in summer many shorebirds as well. And many other birds as well - usually find crakes, brolgas and Magpie geese.
Retired computer nerd living in the outer western suburbs of Melbourne. My local hotspots are the Western Treatment Plant (probably the world's largest sewage works with a bird list of around 300 species), Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs.
I usually expect visitors to Melbourne to make their own way to Werribee, which is quite easy by car or train as picking you up in Melbourne adds a lot of time to my day.
Can promise visitors a lot of ducks and in summer many shorebirds as well. And many other birds as well - usually find crakes, brolgas and Magpie geese.
Area
Western Treatment Plant, Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs.
Area Birds
ducks, shorebirds, crakes, brolgas and Magpie geese
Western Treatment Plant, Serendip Sanctuary and the You Yangs.
Area Birds
ducks, shorebirds, crakes, brolgas and Magpie geese
C. Shaw
Maps
Brighton, South Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
I travel around Australia regularly but when I'm home in Adelaide I'm usually available. There are lots of interesting bird areas close to the city and for visitors with even a few hours to spare there is lots to see. I've been bird watching for more than twenty years all over the country so while I don't claim to be an expert of South Australian birds, together I'm sure we can have a pleasant time and see some of the commoner species that frequent the area. I get my e-mails every day so I might even be able to help you in another part of the country too.
I travel around Australia regularly but when I'm home in Adelaide I'm usually available. There are lots of interesting bird areas close to the city and for visitors with even a few hours to spare there is lots to see. I've been bird watching for more than twenty years all over the country so while I don't claim to be an expert of South Australian birds, together I'm sure we can have a pleasant time and see some of the commoner species that frequent the area. I get my e-mails every day so I might even be able to help you in another part of the country too.
R. Lamb
Maps
Noosa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Area
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
Have been a birder for 30 years, on the Sunshine Coast for past 24 years. Have birded all mainland Australian States and have Aussie list of 652 birds, as well as having birded in Malaysia, Borneo, Canada, India, Costa Rica, Canada, USA and 7 European countries.
The Sunshine Coast and hinterland contains both highland and lowland rainforest (Noisy Pitta, Logrunner, Russet-tailed Thrush, various fruit doves), euc.forest & woodlands, wallum heath and woodland, rocky coastal headlands (Wandering Tattler, Eastern Reef Egret), river estuaries, and a number of wetlands.
I am retired so have time to assist visiting birders, and have own transport.
Have been a birder for 30 years, on the Sunshine Coast for past 24 years. Have birded all mainland Australian States and have Aussie list of 652 birds, as well as having birded in Malaysia, Borneo, Canada, India, Costa Rica, Canada, USA and 7 European countries.
The Sunshine Coast and hinterland contains both highland and lowland rainforest (Noisy Pitta, Logrunner, Russet-tailed Thrush, various fruit doves), euc.forest & woodlands, wallum heath and woodland, rocky coastal headlands (Wandering Tattler, Eastern Reef Egret), river estuaries, and a number of wetlands.
I am retired so have time to assist visiting birders, and have own transport.
Area
Sunshine Coast, hinterland, river estuaries, and a number of wetlands.
Area Birds
Noisy Pitta, Logrunner, Russet-tailed Thrush, various fruit doves, andering Tattler, Eastern Reef Egret
Sunshine Coast, hinterland, river estuaries, and a number of wetlands.
Area Birds
Noisy Pitta, Logrunner, Russet-tailed Thrush, various fruit doves, andering Tattler, Eastern Reef Egret
K. Shurcliff
Maps
Cooktown, Queensland, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English Bahasa Indonesia
Note
Birding around Cooktown combines the tropical wet rainforest with more dryland parts of northern Australia. It is also a good base for the Cape York endemics, particularly from October-December. During the months of January-April, the monsoon wet season reduces access to key birding locations up north.
Birding around Cooktown combines the tropical wet rainforest with more dryland parts of northern Australia. It is also a good base for the Cape York endemics, particularly from October-December. During the months of January-April, the monsoon wet season reduces access to key birding locations up north.
M. Angus
Maps
Tweed Heads, NSW, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
Area
NSW
NSW
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Note
I am happy to take people birding in the Sydney Area and prefer weekdays. I live close to the City Centre (downtown in American) and can pick people up from their hotels.
I have been birding long enough to know the good places and I can find the difficult to see birds that everybody wants.
I have seen over 650 Australian bird species but particularly enjoy identifying the many different races of Birds that exist in Australia. I have also birded in many other parts of the World and can often relate the birds you are seeing in Australia to the ones in your country.
I am happy to take people birding in the Sydney Area and prefer weekdays. I live close to the City Centre (downtown in American) and can pick people up from their hotels.
I have been birding long enough to know the good places and I can find the difficult to see birds that everybody wants.
I have seen over 650 Australian bird species but particularly enjoy identifying the many different races of Birds that exist in Australia. I have also birded in many other parts of the World and can often relate the birds you are seeing in Australia to the ones in your country.
Area
The Royal National Park where you can see Rockwarbler and Superb Lyrebird among many other difficult to see birds.
Windsor area National Parks in North West Sydney where in early summer we can see a 100 plus species in a day.
Northern Beaches and parts of Ku-ring-gai National Park which gives a good range of birds including many Honeyeater species and at Long Reef shorebirds.
Area Birds
Superb Lyrebird, Rockwarbler, Honeyeater species and at Long Reef shorebirds.
The Royal National Park where you can see Rockwarbler and Superb Lyrebird among many other difficult to see birds.
Windsor area National Parks in North West Sydney where in early summer we can see a 100 plus species in a day.
Northern Beaches and parts of Ku-ring-gai National Park which gives a good range of birds including many Honeyeater species and at Long Reef shorebirds.
Area Birds
Superb Lyrebird, Rockwarbler, Honeyeater species and at Long Reef shorebirds.
Interests
Watching birds, mammals, reptiles and even insects. I like to capture as many sightings as possible in my camera so I now have an extensive library of wildlife pictures.
I am also fascinated by local history and how we got to where we are now
Watching birds, mammals, reptiles and even insects. I like to capture as many sightings as possible in my camera so I now have an extensive library of wildlife pictures.
I am also fascinated by local history and how we got to where we are now
Note
I do a lot of travelling in NSW - as work takes me to Broken Hill (some 550km away direct - about 760 by road) several times a year. So I bird and atlas along the way.
I do a lot of travelling in NSW - as work takes me to Broken Hill (some 550km away direct - about 760 by road) several times a year. So I bird and atlas along the way.
Note
Orange is medium-sized country town, 270 km west of Sydney. It is a mainly agricultural area, but with sufficient bushland, hills, creeks and wetlands in the area to make it interesting. Orange is a good gateway to western and northern New South Wales and to Dubbo, where there is a famous open plan zoo. It is on a good alternative route to Queensland away from main tourist areas. We live on a 57 ha property 12 km from Orange, with about 100 species of birds, plus platypus, water rats and four species of kangaroos and wallabies. We can collect people from the railway station or there is space for camper vans. Whilst I am more than happy to show people around this area, and there are also occasional opportunities to join in research activities such as bird banding (ringing), I cannot advise on general itineraries for people visiting Australia.
Orange is medium-sized country town, 270 km west of Sydney. It is a mainly agricultural area, but with sufficient bushland, hills, creeks and wetlands in the area to make it interesting. Orange is a good gateway to western and northern New South Wales and to Dubbo, where there is a famous open plan zoo. It is on a good alternative route to Queensland away from main tourist areas. We live on a 57 ha property 12 km from Orange, with about 100 species of birds, plus platypus, water rats and four species of kangaroos and wallabies. We can collect people from the railway station or there is space for camper vans. Whilst I am more than happy to show people around this area, and there are also occasional opportunities to join in research activities such as bird banding (ringing), I cannot advise on general itineraries for people visiting Australia.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
M. Akrill
Maps
Newcastle/Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
Hunter Valley takes in an area from the Pacific Coast to the foothills of the Great Divide. Rain Forest, farm land and more open forest further inland give a diverse mix of birds with a hundred species not to difficult for a day.
Hunter Valley takes in an area from the Pacific Coast to the foothills of the Great Divide. Rain Forest, farm land and more open forest further inland give a diverse mix of birds with a hundred species not to difficult for a day.
Note
I started birdwatching about 20 years ago, mainly because my son, Tim, became interested and because he was only 11, I had to go along. But we both became hooked. Dubbo has a population of about 40,000, in a wheat/sheep area. Dubbo does have a great zoo where threatened species are bred. They have been breeding the Mallee Fowl and releasing them with moderate success. Cats and foxes get them! We have about 250 species in our area. Special ones for me, are the Mallee Fowls. They build mounds and the male does most of the work, and Glossy-black Cockatoos. We have been surveying the glossies since 1994 and counted 404 one night. They are a threatened species too. You cannot help but get a real buzz from seeing about 30-50 glossy-black cockatoos coming into a dam to drink in the evening. We have some very pretty birds, such as the Superb Fairy-wrens, and all our Robins are very pretty.
I started birdwatching about 20 years ago, mainly because my son, Tim, became interested and because he was only 11, I had to go along. But we both became hooked. Dubbo has a population of about 40,000, in a wheat/sheep area. Dubbo does have a great zoo where threatened species are bred. They have been breeding the Mallee Fowl and releasing them with moderate success. Cats and foxes get them! We have about 250 species in our area. Special ones for me, are the Mallee Fowls. They build mounds and the male does most of the work, and Glossy-black Cockatoos. We have been surveying the glossies since 1994 and counted 404 one night. They are a threatened species too. You cannot help but get a real buzz from seeing about 30-50 glossy-black cockatoos coming into a dam to drink in the evening. We have some very pretty birds, such as the Superb Fairy-wrens, and all our Robins are very pretty.
M. Berry
Maps
Broulee/Batemans Bay, NSW, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
We have 100 acres of bushland adjoining the 150 acre Illawong Nature Reserve [which was dedicated as a sanctuary for waterfowl in the 1960's] and we operate a small short breaks accommodation business called 'The Bower at Broulee'. We offer good opportunities for our visitor's to see a wide range of birdlife, including a Sea Eagles nest within the reserve.
We have 100 acres of bushland adjoining the 150 acre Illawong Nature Reserve [which was dedicated as a sanctuary for waterfowl in the 1960's] and we operate a small short breaks accommodation business called 'The Bower at Broulee'. We offer good opportunities for our visitor's to see a wide range of birdlife, including a Sea Eagles nest within the reserve.
Note
Never intending to retire journalist, film critic, author and bird-watcher.
Never intending to retire journalist, film critic, author and bird-watcher.
Area
sub-tropical north coast of NSW
sub-tropical north coast of NSW
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, swimming, beach, surfing Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, swing, wine, beer.
Nature: birdwatching, photography, swimming, beach, surfing Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, swing, wine, beer.
MHoneyman
Maps
Melbourne / Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
I am a British ex-pat who lives with my wife and three young sons in Melbourne. I work as an engineering consultant and (occasional) ecology consultant as I have both engineering and ornithology degrees!
I am a British ex-pat who lives with my wife and three young sons in Melbourne. I work as an engineering consultant and (occasional) ecology consultant as I have both engineering and ornithology degrees!
Area
I live between our city rental 20km east of Melbourne, and our house in the regional city of Ballarat.
I live between our city rental 20km east of Melbourne, and our house in the regional city of Ballarat.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, trail running, bush walking (hiking), cycling (off road) Travel: train Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, , bookshop Attend: concert, live music, motorsports event Participate: night life, post-rock, indie / alternative, IDM
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, trail running, bush walking (hiking), cycling (off road) Travel: train Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, , bookshop Attend: concert, live music, motorsports event Participate: night life, post-rock, indie / alternative, IDM
SScarborough
Maps
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
Southern suburbs. Seaford Rise
Southern suburbs. Seaford Rise
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, fishing, swimming, beach sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, , snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, fishing, swimming, beach sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, , snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
CReid
Maps
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
I am retired and have been birding since I was about 8. I am interested in travelling and anything to do with nature/wildlife etc. I take photos, but am not a photographer as such.
I am retired and have been birding since I was about 8. I am interested in travelling and anything to do with nature/wildlife etc. I take photos, but am not a photographer as such.
Area
Sub-tropical, lowland, coastal, rainforest within an hour's drive. Wetlands, seawatching, forest, agricultural areas.
Sub-tropical, lowland, coastal, rainforest within an hour's drive. Wetlands, seawatching, forest, agricultural areas.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, insects, fishing, swimming, mammals, reptiles. Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car, long walk, backpack, canoe. Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant. Attend: concert, live music.
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, insects, fishing, swimming, mammals, reptiles. Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car, long walk, backpack, canoe. Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant. Attend: concert, live music.
Note
Area
Darwin and rural
Darwin and rural
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Note
Always happy to show visitors around, put them in touch with local experts
Always happy to show visitors around, put them in touch with local experts
Area
Hunter Valley Large area, very diverse birdlike, from inland to hills to fertile valley floor to coastal
Hunter Valley Large area, very diverse birdlike, from inland to hills to fertile valley floor to coastal
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, swimming Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, tech Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, Participate: country, classical, jazz, swing, wine, social games, computer games
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, swimming Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, tech Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, Participate: country, classical, jazz, swing, wine, social games, computer games
Note
I am a birder from Melbourne, Australia.
I am a birder from Melbourne, Australia.
Area
We live on the western shore of Port Philip Bay, near the RAMSAR listed wetlands Cheetham Wetlands and the Western Treatment Plant - the best birding spots in Australia. We see all the migratory birds in their non-breeding colours. I'm looking forward to seeing them in their breeding colours while we are travelling in North America.
We live on the western shore of Port Philip Bay, near the RAMSAR listed wetlands Cheetham Wetlands and the Western Treatment Plant - the best birding spots in Australia. We see all the migratory birds in their non-breeding colours. I'm looking forward to seeing them in their breeding colours while we are travelling in North America.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, swimming, beach, Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, biking, long walk, packpack, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games,
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, swimming, beach, Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, biking, long walk, packpack, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games,
Note
Area
Temperate climate, inland from the East coast.
Temperate climate, inland from the East coast.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Note
Area
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, swimming, beach Travel: walking, car, biking
Nature: birdwatching, swimming, beach Travel: walking, car, biking
CDoughty
Maps
Mooroolbark, VIC, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
croberts
Maps
kununurra, Western Australia, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
Interests
Nature: birdwatching
Nature: birdwatching
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
CJackett
Maps
Bellawongarah, Nsw, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
TBlake
Maps
Perth, WA, Australia
Available
Prefer weekdays but can do early morning weekends.
Languages
English
Note
South-West Western Australia endemics location/hotspots, bird lists, maps and ID information can be emailed to you.
South-West Western Australia endemics location/hotspots, bird lists, maps and ID information can be emailed to you.
Area
Perth Western Australia - Metro/Hills
Day trips up to 400kms radius from Perth
Perth Western Australia - Metro/Hills
Day trips up to 400kms radius from Perth
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, Travel: walking, hiking, long walk, backpack, Visit: tourist site, museum, antique,
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, Travel: walking, hiking, long walk, backpack, Visit: tourist site, museum, antique,
DPadron
Maps
Shepparton , VIC, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Author of 'Attracting wild birds'. Keen birder, live near Reedy Swamp. Knowledge of many birding areas in Victoria. Willing to travel up and down Barmah National Park.
Author of 'Attracting wild birds'. Keen birder, live near Reedy Swamp. Knowledge of many birding areas in Victoria. Willing to travel up and down Barmah National Park.
Area
The mighty Goulburn River has shaped this incredible valley, winding through plains and vast mountain ranges and stunning bushland in between. It truly is nature at its very best. The regions wetlands include Cussen Park in Tatura, Gemmills Swamp in Mooroopna and Reedy Swamp in Shepparton. Shepparton is also home to the Australian Botanic Gardens, Lower Goulburn National Park and the Shepparton Regional Park.
The mighty Goulburn River has shaped this incredible valley, winding through plains and vast mountain ranges and stunning bushland in between. It truly is nature at its very best. The regions wetlands include Cussen Park in Tatura, Gemmills Swamp in Mooroopna and Reedy Swamp in Shepparton. Shepparton is also home to the Australian Botanic Gardens, Lower Goulburn National Park and the Shepparton Regional Park.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, swimming Travel: walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, long walk Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant Attend: concert, live music Participate: party, dancing, singing
Nature: birdwatching, photography, swimming Travel: walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, long walk Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant Attend: concert, live music Participate: party, dancing, singing
EMoore
Maps
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
This area is of rolling hills and plains 100m - 500m alt. Vegetation is mixed farmland and woodland in the Box-Ironbark ecosystem. Most of the woodland is regrowth following the gold rushes of the late 19th century.
This area is of rolling hills and plains 100m - 500m alt. Vegetation is mixed farmland and woodland in the Box-Ironbark ecosystem. Most of the woodland is regrowth following the gold rushes of the late 19th century.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk,
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk,
Note
Very keen but very amateur bird watcher and photographer
Very keen but very amateur bird watcher and photographer
Area
National capital of Australia in the south east of NSW. Surrounded by myriad bird watching opportunities.
National capital of Australia in the south east of NSW. Surrounded by myriad bird watching opportunities.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, Travel: stroll, walking, train, bus, car, ship, cruise, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, tech Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event Participate: club, rock, social games, computer games
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, Travel: stroll, walking, train, bus, car, ship, cruise, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, tech Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event Participate: club, rock, social games, computer games
GMacnamara
Maps
Tuross Head, NSW, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
I am a fairly ordinary birdwatcher myself but I have several friends in this area who are really good and who enjoy birding with visitors.
I am a fairly ordinary birdwatcher myself but I have several friends in this area who are really good and who enjoy birding with visitors.
Area
small coastal town with a range of habitats nearby including beaches, rivers, lakes, farmland, dry forest and rainforest
small coastal town with a range of habitats nearby including beaches, rivers, lakes, farmland, dry forest and rainforest
Interests
Birdwatching and the natural environment generally.
Birdwatching and the natural environment generally.
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, travel, wine, table-tennis.
Nature: birdwatching, photography, travel, wine, table-tennis.
Note
Patient investigative outings
Patient investigative outings
Area
bibra lake
Area Birds
pelican, cockatoo, magpie, black tailed native hen, freckled duck, red capped robin, western corella, masked lapwing, white bellied sea eagle
bibra lake
Area Birds
pelican, cockatoo, magpie, black tailed native hen, freckled duck, red capped robin, western corella, masked lapwing, white bellied sea eagle
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, , swimming, beach, sky diving
Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, long walk, backpack, canoe, pilot, snow mobile
Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop,
Attend: concert, live music, sports event, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap
Participate: dance, country, classical, wine, beer,
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, , swimming, beach, sky diving
Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, long walk, backpack, canoe, pilot, snow mobile
Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop,
Attend: concert, live music, sports event, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap
Participate: dance, country, classical, wine, beer,
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Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
RThornton
Maps
Pacific Haven, QLD, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Known Bird Person
Known Bird Person
Area
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino
RNoske
Maps
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
I am a retired biology professor, who lived in Darwin for 26 years and now living in Brisbane. I have led many tours to the Top End of the Northern Territory, and co-led tours to Papua. I conduct bird research locally and in Indonesia, and am the chief editor of the Indonesian bird journal KUKILA.
I am a retired biology professor, who lived in Darwin for 26 years and now living in Brisbane. I have led many tours to the Top End of the Northern Territory, and co-led tours to Papua. I conduct bird research locally and in Indonesia, and am the chief editor of the Indonesian bird journal KUKILA.
Area
D'Aguilar National Park and Mt Coot-tha Forest
D'Aguilar National Park and Mt Coot-tha Forest
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, mammals, photography, snorkelling Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, cruise, pilot Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, shops Attend: concert, dance show, live music Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, hiphop, wine, beer
Nature: birdwatching, mammals, photography, snorkelling Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, cruise, pilot Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, shops Attend: concert, dance show, live music Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, hiphop, wine, beer
R. Appleby
Maps
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Available
Weekends
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Note
Sara (my wife) and I are both relatively new to birding, taking it up seriously around 2018 but we have developed a strong passion for birding. We are heavily involved with BirdLife Southern Queensland and see our commitment to our volunteer work as a little karma, putting something back into something we love and hopefully inspiring and helping others to do the same. By joining Birding Pals we hope to share that passion of our local birds with others.
We lead a bird walk once a month so there is always that opportunity.
Sara (my wife) and I are both relatively new to birding, taking it up seriously around 2018 but we have developed a strong passion for birding. We are heavily involved with BirdLife Southern Queensland and see our commitment to our volunteer work as a little karma, putting something back into something we love and hopefully inspiring and helping others to do the same. By joining Birding Pals we hope to share that passion of our local birds with others.
We lead a bird walk once a month so there is always that opportunity.
Interests
birdwatching, photography, travel
birdwatching, photography, travel
Area
Some of our favourite spots on the Gold Coast are Hinterland Regional Park in Mudgeeraba, Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area in Arundel and Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Some of our favourite spots on the Gold Coast are Hinterland Regional Park in Mudgeeraba, Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area in Arundel and Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Area birds
In the coastal park areas you can expect to see the local Fairywrens, Rufous and Golden Whistlers and if lucky Monarch and Glossy-black Cockatoo. Heading up to the Hinterland regions sub-tropical birds can be observed including King Parrot, Regent and Satin Bowerbird and Eastern Yellow Robin
In the coastal park areas you can expect to see the local Fairywrens, Rufous and Golden Whistlers and if lucky Monarch and Glossy-black Cockatoo. Heading up to the Hinterland regions sub-tropical birds can be observed including King Parrot, Regent and Satin Bowerbird and Eastern Yellow Robin
APockley
Maps
Indigo Valley, Victoria, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
We live on a 60 acre smallholding in the beautiful Indigo Valley, growing prime lambs and olives (for olive oil). We are very rural, but have excellent road networks to the nearby cities of Wodonga, Albury and Wangaratta. We are very close to the National Park of Chiltern's Ironbox Forest.
We live on a 60 acre smallholding in the beautiful Indigo Valley, growing prime lambs and olives (for olive oil). We are very rural, but have excellent road networks to the nearby cities of Wodonga, Albury and Wangaratta. We are very close to the National Park of Chiltern's Ironbox Forest.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, walking, Visit: museum, restaurant, vineyard, architecture appreciation, antique, Attend: concert, theatre, ports event
Nature: birdwatching, photography, walking, Visit: museum, restaurant, vineyard, architecture appreciation, antique, Attend: concert, theatre, ports event
PCrane
Maps
Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car, aeroplane Visit: Attend: theatre, sports event, Participate:
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, car, aeroplane Visit: Attend: theatre, sports event, Participate:
Note
Semi retired professional. Amateur birder and photographer
Semi retired professional. Amateur birder and photographer
Area
Box Irombark forest
Box Irombark forest
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography,
Travel: stroll, walking,
Attend: concert, classical
Nature: birdwatching, photography,
Travel: stroll, walking,
Attend: concert, classical
Note
Keen birder and photographer, currently living in USA.
Keen birder and photographer, currently living in USA.
Area
North Shore
North Shore
Interests
Nature: birdwatching,photography, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, Travel: walking, hiking, climbing, biking, long walk, canoe Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, ballet, theatre, live music, sports event, competition
Nature: birdwatching,photography, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, Travel: walking, hiking, climbing, biking, long walk, canoe Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, ballet, theatre, live music, sports event, competition
JBaas
Maps
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English, some Dutch
Note
I am retired and am generally available at any time other than when on travels. I have been birding since 2015 and currently have an Australian list of over 700 birds. I am a keen bird photographer.
I am retired and am generally available at any time other than when on travels. I have been birding since 2015 and currently have an Australian list of over 700 birds. I am a keen bird photographer.
Area
Perth metro and near metro. This area holds most of Western Australia's endemic birds and also hosts good numbers of trans equatorial migratory shorebirds over summer.
Perth metro and near metro. This area holds most of Western Australia's endemic birds and also hosts good numbers of trans equatorial migratory shorebirds over summer.
Interests
Birding, bird photography, bushwalking, remote area (deserts) four wheel driving.
Birding, bird photography, bushwalking, remote area (deserts) four wheel driving.
JPrunetti
Maps
South Yarra, VIC, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, skiing, swimming, beach, Travel: hiking, climbing, train, car, long walk, canoe, ship, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, political rally, protest, competition Participate: night life, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, wine,liquor,
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, skiing, swimming, beach, Travel: hiking, climbing, train, car, long walk, canoe, ship, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, political rally, protest, competition Participate: night life, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, wine,liquor,
JColes
Maps
Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
Coastal city on the Sunshine Coast
Coastal city on the Sunshine Coast
Interests
Nature: birdwatching
Nature: birdwatching
Note
I am a very keen birdwatcher, but by no means an expert, living in suburban Perth, W.Australia. I am always happy to go if I am free, to places farther afield. Near me are areas that have a mixture of water birds and bushbirds., and within 50km, some different types of habitat with different birds
I am a very keen birdwatcher, but by no means an expert, living in suburban Perth, W.Australia. I am always happy to go if I am free, to places farther afield. Near me are areas that have a mixture of water birds and bushbirds., and within 50km, some different types of habitat with different birds
Area
Love being amongst the birds and the bees, and happy to help others. Two to three hours is usually enough walking for me.
Love being amongst the birds and the bees, and happy to help others. Two to three hours is usually enough walking for me.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, fishing, swimming, beach,
Travel: stroll, walking, train, bus, car, ship, cruise
Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique tech
Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, antique, convention, political rally, protest, swap
Participate: country, classical, wine, beer, liquor, social games
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, fishing, swimming, beach,
Travel: stroll, walking, train, bus, car, ship, cruise
Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique tech
Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, antique, convention, political rally, protest, swap
Participate: country, classical, wine, beer, liquor, social games
Note
Area
Sydney environs
Sydney environs
Interests
Nature: birdwatching,
Nature: birdwatching,
JYerramothu
Maps
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
I cant drive and I'm a decent bird photographer
I cant drive and I'm a decent bird photographer
Area
I'm a Research in the field of Ocular Immunology based in Sydney. I'm very passionate about Photography and Bird watching.
I'm a Research in the field of Ocular Immunology based in Sydney. I'm very passionate about Photography and Bird watching.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography.
Nature: birdwatching, photography.
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, butterflies, swimming, beach, surfing, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, train, bus, car, biking, long walk, dog sled Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, Attend: concert, live music, sports event, Participate: club, bar, rock, classical, swing, wine, beer, liquor,
Nature: birdwatching, butterflies, swimming, beach, surfing, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, train, bus, car, biking, long walk, dog sled Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, monument, arboretum, Attend: concert, live music, sports event, Participate: club, bar, rock, classical, swing, wine, beer, liquor,
Note
75 yrs, birding 35 yrs, including S.E.Asia and Sth. America
75 yrs, birding 35 yrs, including S.E.Asia and Sth. America
Area
North of Melbourne, at the foot of Macedon Ranges.
North of Melbourne, at the foot of Macedon Ranges.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching,photogr skiing, beach. Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, long walk. Visit: airshows, tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard.arboretum. Attend: concert, theatre, live music, antiques. Participate: country, wine, beer,
Nature: birdwatching,photogr skiing, beach. Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, long walk. Visit: airshows, tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard.arboretum. Attend: concert, theatre, live music, antiques. Participate: country, wine, beer,
DTod
Maps
Echunga, South Australia, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
We are both South African born but Australian residents for the past 30 years. Our four children, their spouses and nine grandchildren reside in Adelaide. We returned to South Australia in 2012 after sailing to Fiji in our yacht and living there for eleven years.
We are both South African born but Australian residents for the past 30 years. Our four children, their spouses and nine grandchildren reside in Adelaide. We returned to South Australia in 2012 after sailing to Fiji in our yacht and living there for eleven years.
Area
The Adelaide Hills is semi-rural with expanding towns penetrating the treed areas as it is a popular area of choice for those wishing a more natural lifestyle. Bird life is good because of the treed surroundings.
The Adelaide Hills is semi-rural with expanding towns penetrating the treed areas as it is a popular area of choice for those wishing a more natural lifestyle. Bird life is good because of the treed surroundings.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, wild flowers, butterflies, rivers, mountains. Travel: stroll, walking, train, bus, car, caravanning, independent Overseas travel. Visit: tourist site, museum, arboretum, architecture appreciation, gardens, Attend: theatre, competition, swap Participate: country, classical, computer activities, church
Nature: birdwatching, wild flowers, butterflies, rivers, mountains. Travel: stroll, walking, train, bus, car, caravanning, independent Overseas travel. Visit: tourist site, museum, arboretum, architecture appreciation, gardens, Attend: theatre, competition, swap Participate: country, classical, computer activities, church
MPotter
Maps
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, walking
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, walking
Note
Retired biologist,birding guide and walking tour leader.
Retired biologist,birding guide and walking tour leader.
Area
Mostly forest;both eucalypt and rainforest.
Mostly forest;both eucalypt and rainforest.
Interests
Birding
Birding
Rde Ferranti
Maps
Neutral Bay, NSW, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Area
We live beside Sydney Harbour and share a beach/lakeside holiday property on the south coast of New South Wales where there are good opportunities for birdwatching throughout the year. Birds include some nesting migratory waterbirds, such as Dotterels Banded Plovers and Little Terns and many bush birds.
We live beside Sydney Harbour and share a beach/lakeside holiday property on the south coast of New South Wales where there are good opportunities for birdwatching throughout the year. Birds include some nesting migratory waterbirds, such as Dotterels Banded Plovers and Little Terns and many bush birds.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, geology Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, train, bus, car, long walk, canoe, ship, cruise, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, theatre, Participate: classical, wine,
Nature: birdwatching, photography, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, geology Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, train, bus, car, long walk, canoe, ship, cruise, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, theatre, Participate: classical, wine,
F. van Gessel
Maps
Woy Woy, New South Wales, Australia
Available
Languages
English
Note
I have studied birds for over 45 years, have participated in ecological wildlife studies with emphasis on birds. I am a professional wildlife sound recordist and have published more than 20 CD's on Australian Birds Have written books on Backyard and Australian Bird Sounds
I have studied birds for over 45 years, have participated in ecological wildlife studies with emphasis on birds. I am a professional wildlife sound recordist and have published more than 20 CD's on Australian Birds Have written books on Backyard and Australian Bird Sounds
Area
New South Wales
New South Wales
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, fishing, swimming, Wildlife Sound Recording, reading Attend: sports event, auctions, ornithological societies and wildlife clubs.
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, fishing, swimming, Wildlife Sound Recording, reading Attend: sports event, auctions, ornithological societies and wildlife clubs.
ASizer
Maps
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
I started birding in 1977 while participating in an Australian bird atlas project, but let it slip for 3.5 decades. I resumed in 2012 while living in South Africa for work and ticked off about 260+ species there. I'm still building my life list on e-bird. It's not up-to-date yet, so I can't put an accurate figure on the total. I travel quite a lot for work and take any opportunity I can to add to the list. I'm happy to take visitors to Adelaide birding if I'm around, or point them to others who are more proficient.
I started birding in 1977 while participating in an Australian bird atlas project, but let it slip for 3.5 decades. I resumed in 2012 while living in South Africa for work and ticked off about 260+ species there. I'm still building my life list on e-bird. It's not up-to-date yet, so I can't put an accurate figure on the total. I travel quite a lot for work and take any opportunity I can to add to the list. I'm happy to take visitors to Adelaide birding if I'm around, or point them to others who are more proficient.
Area
Metropolitan and bush with hills, creeks, parks and beaches.
Metropolitan and bush with hills, creeks, parks and beaches.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, long walk, cruise Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, Attend: concert, theatre, live music
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, long walk, cruise Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, Attend: concert, theatre, live music
Note
I am mid-60s male retirees. I travel a lot around the World, mostly self driving wherever possible, but in some countries, I prefer not to drive, but take public transports or join tours. I also do a lot of 4x4 adventures around Australia.
I am mid-60s male retirees. I travel a lot around the World, mostly self driving wherever possible, but in some countries, I prefer not to drive, but take public transports or join tours. I also do a lot of 4x4 adventures around Australia.
Area
Our area has a lot of bushes and is very good for bush walking and some bird watching.
Our area has a lot of bushes and is very good for bush walking and some bird watching.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, Travel: walking, hiking, 4x4 adventures, biking, long walk, packpack, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation.
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, Travel: walking, hiking, 4x4 adventures, biking, long walk, packpack, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation.
Note
Happy, friendly Aussie who likes meeting new people and enjoying nature.
Happy, friendly Aussie who likes meeting new people and enjoying nature.
Area
Beautiful green subtropical city with river and ocean and mountains.
Beautiful green subtropical city with river and ocean and mountains.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, skiing, swimming, beach, Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, Art museums Participate: night life, bar, rock, country, classical, swing, wine, beer, social games,
Nature: birdwatching, photography, butterflies, skiing, swimming, beach, Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, Art museums Participate: night life, bar, rock, country, classical, swing, wine, beer, social games,
Note
Hi :) We, David and Dee, are a couple interested in birdwatching. We frequently go for birdwatching excursions in South Western Australia. If you would like to join us on a walk, let us know. We are usually available during the weekends. David is a Steiner Primary School Teacher who loves nature and creating beautiful artwork and music. Dee is a Podiatrist who is a professional artist and was raised in Africa.
Hi :) We, David and Dee, are a couple interested in birdwatching. We frequently go for birdwatching excursions in South Western Australia. If you would like to join us on a walk, let us know. We are usually available during the weekends. David is a Steiner Primary School Teacher who loves nature and creating beautiful artwork and music. Dee is a Podiatrist who is a professional artist and was raised in Africa.
Note
Area
Grampians National Park
Grampians National Park
Interests
Nature: birdwatching
Nature: birdwatching
D. Hopton
Maps
Meadows in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
Available
Anytime
Languages
English
Note
I live with my husband near Meadows in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. We live on a farm and I also do a lot of Country Markets selling produce and plants. I am retired but do a bit of contract work as an ornithologist (not that there is much around at the moment). I have been birding since I was 16 years old and I am now 54.
I used to work as a technical officer for the Biological Survey Unit of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs. During my time with the Department I participated in biological surveys all over South Australia including the Pitjantjatjara Lands. During one of the surveys I found the first Spinifexbirds recorded in the State.
I also love travel, photography, gardening, crafts and all thing to do with nature. I speak a bit of German.
Unfortunately I don't get a lot of time to go out birding in our local region as the farm takes up a lot of time but lately I am trying to make a bit more of an effort as I realised I had more bird photos from overseas than from here.
Last year we took our American birding friends (who we met birding 25 years ago) on a trip through the Aboriginal Lands through the centre of Australia and up to the north west of Australia for 10 weeks. Saw birds including Princess parrot, Scarlet-chested Parrot, Dusky Grasswren, Square-tailed Kite, Nullarbor Quail-thrush, Yellow Chat, Asian Dowitcher, etc, etc.
Probably the best spots to bird around here are the Laratinga Wetlands in Mount Barker and Tolderol Game Reserve near Langhorne Creek. Laratinga is a great spot to easily view Spotted, Spotless and Baillon's Crakes, Freckled Duck and many more birds. Tolderol is great for waders and other waterbirds and just recently we had Oriental Pratincole there. Also the Mount Compass swamps are a good place for Southern Emu-wren. The Coorong area is also great for waders , waterbirds and the Rufous Bristlebird. We have also had some interesting birds on the farm over the years including White-throated Gerygone, Flame Robin, Black Falcon and Crimson Chat. We have also seen Bassian Thrush in the scrub just up the road.
I live with my husband near Meadows in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. We live on a farm and I also do a lot of Country Markets selling produce and plants. I am retired but do a bit of contract work as an ornithologist (not that there is much around at the moment). I have been birding since I was 16 years old and I am now 54.
I used to work as a technical officer for the Biological Survey Unit of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Aboriginal Affairs. During my time with the Department I participated in biological surveys all over South Australia including the Pitjantjatjara Lands. During one of the surveys I found the first Spinifexbirds recorded in the State.
I also love travel, photography, gardening, crafts and all thing to do with nature. I speak a bit of German.
Unfortunately I don't get a lot of time to go out birding in our local region as the farm takes up a lot of time but lately I am trying to make a bit more of an effort as I realised I had more bird photos from overseas than from here.
Last year we took our American birding friends (who we met birding 25 years ago) on a trip through the Aboriginal Lands through the centre of Australia and up to the north west of Australia for 10 weeks. Saw birds including Princess parrot, Scarlet-chested Parrot, Dusky Grasswren, Square-tailed Kite, Nullarbor Quail-thrush, Yellow Chat, Asian Dowitcher, etc, etc.
Probably the best spots to bird around here are the Laratinga Wetlands in Mount Barker and Tolderol Game Reserve near Langhorne Creek. Laratinga is a great spot to easily view Spotted, Spotless and Baillon's Crakes, Freckled Duck and many more birds. Tolderol is great for waders and other waterbirds and just recently we had Oriental Pratincole there. Also the Mount Compass swamps are a good place for Southern Emu-wren. The Coorong area is also great for waders , waterbirds and the Rufous Bristlebird. We have also had some interesting birds on the farm over the years including White-throated Gerygone, Flame Robin, Black Falcon and Crimson Chat. We have also seen Bassian Thrush in the scrub just up the road.
Area
Adelaide Hills, Mount Compass swamps, Tolderol, Laratinga Wetlands, Mount Barker and Tolderol Game Reserve near Langhorne Creek
Area Birds
Bassian Thrush, White-throated Gerygone, Flame Robin, Black Falcon and Crimson Chat, Southern Emu-wren, Oriental Pratincole, Spotted, Spotless and Baillon's Crakes, Freckled Duck, Princess parrot, Scarlet-chested Parrot, Dusky Grasswren, Square-tailed Kite, Nullarbor Quail-thrush, Yellow Chat, Asian Dowitche
Adelaide Hills, Mount Compass swamps, Tolderol, Laratinga Wetlands, Mount Barker and Tolderol Game Reserve near Langhorne Creek
Area Birds
Bassian Thrush, White-throated Gerygone, Flame Robin, Black Falcon and Crimson Chat, Southern Emu-wren, Oriental Pratincole, Spotted, Spotless and Baillon's Crakes, Freckled Duck, Princess parrot, Scarlet-chested Parrot, Dusky Grasswren, Square-tailed Kite, Nullarbor Quail-thrush, Yellow Chat, Asian Dowitche
Interests
Nature: birdwatching
Nature: birdwatching
A. Hansen
Maps
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Available
Variable, mostly weekends
Languages
English, Russian
Note
I am a Canadian who moved to Launceston in 2017, I am still learning the local bird calls and IDs. I have a good ID book and I bird band regularly so I am very familiar with the regulars, and reasonably familiar with most of the species. I am a biologist so I am always keen to spend time outside observing nature and the birds I love so much.
I am a Canadian who moved to Launceston in 2017, I am still learning the local bird calls and IDs. I have a good ID book and I bird band regularly so I am very familiar with the regulars, and reasonably familiar with most of the species. I am a biologist so I am always keen to spend time outside observing nature and the birds I love so much.
Area
Launceston surrounds-Tamar Island Wetlands Reserve, Queechy Lake, Lilydale Falls
Area Birds
Raptors, parrots, passerines, and shorebirds.
Launceston surrounds-Tamar Island Wetlands Reserve, Queechy Lake, Lilydale Falls
Area Birds
Raptors, parrots, passerines, and shorebirds.
Interests
Birding, bird banding, good friends, honest conversation, clean living, conservation, travel, scuba diving, snorkeling, beach combing, reading, singing, dancing, yoga, reading, STEM education, plastic pollution issues, Polynesia, albatrosses and petrels, growing food, recycling and upcycling, hiking, photography, and loving my husband.
Birding, bird banding, good friends, honest conversation, clean living, conservation, travel, scuba diving, snorkeling, beach combing, reading, singing, dancing, yoga, reading, STEM education, plastic pollution issues, Polynesia, albatrosses and petrels, growing food, recycling and upcycling, hiking, photography, and loving my husband.
BHale
Maps
Runaway Bay, Queensland, Australia
Available
Languages
Note
Retired businessman, age 65 love bird photography, fishing and apple products
Retired businessman, age 65 love bird photography, fishing and apple products
Area
I live in south east Queensland it is a great birding location.
I live in south east Queensland it is a great birding location.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography,fishing Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, train, bus, car, biking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer,
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography,fishing Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, train, bus, car, biking, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer,
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Darwin, North Territory, Australia
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Mike Jarvis has now gone from being available as a Birdingpal on weekends to being a professional guide. Experience the Wild birding and wildlife encounters around Darwin and the Top End offer a great territory experience for visitors, newcomers and even locals seeking a better understanding of birds and wildlife around our city or out at Kakadu and Litchfield. Darwin is great for birding any time of the year. During the dry season (April to September), enjoy perfect weather and accessibility to all sites. During the wet (October to March) put up with a bit of heat, humidity and rain, and see tropical Australia at its greenest and best, and see more birds too as many of our migrants from the northern hemisphere are present only during these months. Fully licensed and insured, we can take up to 6 passengers out in air-conditioned comfort, on half day, full day or multi-day tours through Kakadu-Katherine-Lichfield-Darwin. Rates are $95 per person for a half day (7am -12pm) or $150 per person for a full day (7am-7pm). Multi-day tours POA.