en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/721735 Comments by SebastianM http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/gotcha-asian-dowitcher-on-cairns-esplanade/#IDComment47917282 Yup you have Mark. I didn't mention it as there a fair few of the buggers around! This roost had Bar and Black-tailed Godwits, Great Knots, Red Knots, Red-necked Stints, Curlew Sandpipers as well as those mentioned. Unfortunately people can walk around on the beach as they want, well at least this section. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:13:24 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/gotcha-asian-dowitcher-on-cairns-esplanade/#IDComment47917282 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/gotcha-asian-dowitcher-on-cairns-esplanade/#IDComment47898419 Thanks Denis! Haha I am not sure about imposing. generally. I think I become imposing when someone tries to separate me from something I have been searching for in the hot tropical sun for several days!! Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:12:20 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/gotcha-asian-dowitcher-on-cairns-esplanade/#IDComment47898419 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/new-nikon-monarchs-and-some-esplanade-fun/#IDComment47716142 Mark I wish I had some camera gear that came in more than one part. Working part time for a non profit organisation just doesnt afford such opportunities! I use a Panasonic Lumix FZ35. It's an OK camera but the autofocus drives me nuts. I actually had to manually focus those Forest Kingfisher shots. Can you imagine?? Manually focusing on a P&S?! What a bloody nightmare. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/new-nikon-monarchs-and-some-esplanade-fun/#IDComment47716142 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/saturdays-yorkeys-knob-stop-off/#IDComment47536468 Thanks Barbara! Those whistling-ducks were particularly fond of it. It was a treat to watch! Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:48:07 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/saturdays-yorkeys-knob-stop-off/#IDComment47536468 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/saturdays-yorkeys-knob-stop-off/#IDComment47104400 I can't be certain but I am fairly sure it is native. I say "weed" as this is a type of duckweed (Lemnaceae) plant. Apparently it can really improve a pond/lagoons health. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:44:47 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/saturdays-yorkeys-knob-stop-off/#IDComment47104400 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/centenary-lakes-and-the-cattana-wetlands/#IDComment47057266 Thanks mate! Much appreciated. I think everything is more exciting in the tropics! Including the viruses unfortunately, I have had a high fever for over 24 hours. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:08:38 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/centenary-lakes-and-the-cattana-wetlands/#IDComment47057266 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/centenary-lakes-and-the-cattana-wetlands/#IDComment47056830 Glad you enjoyed Denis. Its amazing in the tropics, you can see countless amazing species with very little effort. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:06:50 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/centenary-lakes-and-the-cattana-wetlands/#IDComment47056830 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/centenary-lakes-and-the-cattana-wetlands/#IDComment47056609 A little smaller than massive but definitely impressive for a man made wetland! I will definitely be heading back there soon... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:06:10 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/centenary-lakes-and-the-cattana-wetlands/#IDComment47056609 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/broken-binoculars-and-a-strange-week/#IDComment46883779 Thanks mate, appreciated. I actually got lots more photos of the "Reef Heron" (haha) hunting, but this was my favourite. Eastern Reef Egrets are all white, at least the white morph, which could be why the name was changed to Egret. I think they still call the Western Reef Heron a heron in most countries... Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:22:09 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/broken-binoculars-and-a-strange-week/#IDComment46883779 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/broken-binoculars-and-a-strange-week/#IDComment46883565 How about that, I can't really imagine a circumstance where they would get down that far! Cyclone, perhaps? Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:18:28 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/broken-binoculars-and-a-strange-week/#IDComment46883565 http://northqldbirder.com/contact/#IDComment46734869 Haha unfortunately hot does not mean dry hear in the tropics. We are in monsoon at the moment. That being said, it has been unusually dry. Thanks for the kind comments Daniel! Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:15:26 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/contact/#IDComment46734869 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-a-review/#IDComment46323458 Thanks Andy, much appreciated. I didnotice the amount of updates occuring seemed to be decreasing as of May 09, based if nothing else on the blog activity. I'm glad you enjoyed the review. I actually haven't even looked at Wildlife Lister so I might check that out in the near future too. To me, Bird Journal is about the only program I have seen that is heading in the right direction. It looks modern and incorporates media well. These days, nearly everyone has some bird photos or videos they would like to include with their sightings. Thanks again for the comments mate. Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:39:02 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-a-review/#IDComment46323458 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-developer-response/#IDComment46322884 Hey Mark, thanks for the kind comments. I think the release will be "early 2010". I am very interested to see what they do with it. At the moment its major limitation is manipulating data it collects as opposed to not collecting enough. One of the nice things about it is you can customise the data entry fields allowing you to collect whatever info you want. I think you're right though, at this stage this is very much a hobbyist program. Wed, 9 Dec 2009 00:31:52 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-developer-response/#IDComment46322884 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-a-review/#IDComment46215130 Hey Alan, no worries. Justin has actually replied to the review via email, I will post his response today. He addresses pretty much everything I mention in this review. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 02:43:14 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-a-review/#IDComment46215130 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-a-review/#IDComment46040671 Thanks mate, appreciated! Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:09:06 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/bird-journal-1-4-a-review/#IDComment46040671 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/just-got-bird-journal-1-4-first-impressions/#IDComment45794989 I plan on doing a full review of Bird Journal, Birder's Diary and maybe Avisys. Obviously from an amateur perspective, but still, there doesn't seem to be many others around. Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:10:58 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/12/just-got-bird-journal-1-4-first-impressions/#IDComment45794989 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/11/just-when-you-think-you-have-it-pegged/#IDComment45502379 Haha don't worry, it was a world away for me too until about a year ago! It was a surreal feeling seeing species that I have dreamed my entire life of seeing. I have fallen in love with North Queensland, I truly have. Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:30:12 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/11/just-when-you-think-you-have-it-pegged/#IDComment45502379 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/11/sketching/#IDComment45020255 Cheers! It feels nice to know someone appreciates your efforts :) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:26:19 +0000 http://northqldbirder.com/2009/11/sketching/#IDComment45020255