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Just Judith replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"I am still unable to manage it with .png files.
I have enquired regarding uploading directly from flickr as that's where i have most of my images already.
It seems odd that we have a choice of either from our own computers OR vimeo or youtube…"
James Smith posted a discussionExtinction: is it bad?
An article by Dr Euan Ritchie an ecologist at Deakin University in Melbourne. Published online today by Australian Geographic."PERHAPS SOCIETY'S BIGGEST CHALLENGE, and arguably our largest failure, is the continuing loss of species from Earth.The massive impact we are having on the planet has firmly entrenched us in a period of our history commonly called the Anthropocene, which refers to the evidence and extent of the impact of human activity.We still have little idea of how many species…See More
James Smith replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"Thanks John - will give that a try!
I struggled to find a contact on the site as well and ended up writing to the web designers or database managers, before I was finally put in touch with someone who could answer any of my questions."
James Smith replied to Dianne Callahan's discussion Is this a lorikeet?"Yes it is a Rainbow Lorikeet. It does however appear to have "lost" pigment from it feathers. Loss of black is most common, lost of white relatively common, but am not sure of the rates of lose with other colours? Wilt…"
Dianne Callahan posted a discussionIs this a lorikeet?
This bird was seen in our garden yesterday. Does anyone recognise the colouration? It is flying with a flock of lorikeets and we last saw it a few weeks ago, but I cannot find any bird resembling this one in my bird book. See More
John replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"For anyone else having problems uploading to Bowerbird.org, try converting your files to .png type. It seemed to work successfully for me."
John replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"Thanks Judith, unfortunately, I have not been able to find any contact details on the site to report the problem.
ALA can often be very slow, but I have added some stuff to it. If I can help, let me know.
Perseverance pays!
John"
Just Judith replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"Good Morning John.
I am in the same boat as you .. and so is another flickr contact / friend.
I think it might be better for me to persist with learning to use the Atlas of Living Australia site directly, but I also wish to support peole who…"
John replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"Judith, I have joined up with Bowerbird, but I am struggling to upload any photos to it. There doesn't seem to be much help on the site, or any feedback mechanism. Have you tried to upload anything yet?"
Just Judith replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"A query from MY backyard.
Given others here are quite nearby I am wondering if anyone else has seen blue wrens being very aggressive.
I have told the story with photos of the posture they are adopting, on my…"
Just Judith replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"It's hard work, sin't it ... like you, I am delighted to see it.
I am hoping that its content is being picked up by the Atlas of Living Australia, so that the verified IDs can be added to ALA.
I am trying to find that out, as if it…"
James Smith replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"Thanks Judith
Have just checked out the site. Looks like the kind of site I was hoping Backyard Wildlifers might become - however lacked time and funding.
Pleased to see someone/organisation has been able to engage the community effectively…"
Just Judith replied to James Smith's discussion Citizen Science from your own back yard!"Hello Backyard Wildlifers.
May I recommend another citizen science site?
http://bowerbird.org.au/
It is easy to use, I think, and already has a small but very impressive membership..
"
James Smith commented on John's status"Terrific photo of a feeding flock of Long-billed Corellas!
As to what they are eating? Typically grass seeds and cereal crops, but also corms, bulbs and roots (from Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds).
Most common corms…"
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Is this a lorikeet?
Started by Dianne Callahan in Birds. Last reply by Dianne Callahan on Monday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This bird was seen in our garden yesterday. Does anyone recognise the colouration? It is flying with a flock of lorikeets and we last saw it a few weeks ago, but I cannot find any bird resembling this one in my bird book. Continue
Citizen Science from your own back yard!
Started by James Smith in General Discussion. Last reply by Just Judith on Monday. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Recently came across this AG article and thought there may be many Backyard Wildlife members who may be interested in adding to the collective knowledge of what species we find in our own backyards. To this end recently launched is…Continue
Extinction: is it bad?
Started by James Smith in General Discussion on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
An article by Dr Euan Ritchie an ecologist at Deakin University in Melbourne. Published online today by Australian Geographic."PERHAPS SOCIETY'S BIGGEST CHALLENGE, and arguably our largest failure, is the continuing loss of species from Earth.The…Continue
Tags: anthropocene, geographic, australian, ecologist, extinction
Long-billed Corellas in Parklands
Started by Brian Jenkins in Birds. Last reply by John Mar 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
On Friday morning, rode past a small flock of predominantly white cockatoo-like birds in the South Parklands - feeding in open space on the ground near gum trees. They had distinctive markings around the eye and upper chest. Neither of us had seen…Continue
Mount Lofty Reptile ID Help Please
Started by Just Judith in General Discussion. Last reply by Just Judith Jan 9. 5 Replies 0 Likes
This morning while tidying up a stack of timber in the bush, I spotted a small reptile, estimated to be between 8 and 9 cm long.It looked more like the Marbled Gecko than anything else I have seen, perhaps less "plump", but the markings were quite…Continue
Water for possums
Started by Jennifer W in Possums. Last reply by Jennifer W Dec 14, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm wondering if other backyard wildlifers leave water out for possums in hot weather? I'm trying to figure out how to do this with only a paling fence to rest it on. What other solutions are there so the local cats don't attack the ringtails?Continue
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Eastern Rosellas
Posted by Dianne Callahan on January 4, 2013 at 10:38 3 Comments 0 Likes
The Eastern Rosellas have returned to a nesting box we placed above the staghorn fern they nested in last year. They had babies which fledged before Christmas, but when I tried to clean out the box I found more eggs and an angry Rosella so left them alone. Now there are new baby birds. Can Rosellas have two hatchings in one season or has another pair taken over the nesting box. It seems very late in the season and the forecast temperature today is 44 degrees. I hope they survive!
Blue-faced Honeyeater sighting
Posted by Sarah Lindsay on March 27, 2012 at 12:36 2 Comments 1 Like
For the second time in the past six months I have spotted a lone Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) near my home in a western coastal suburb of Adelaide. Both occasions I haven't had a camera, but this time I got to observe it for quite a while as it was perched on a parked car side mirror and was being harassed by a Noisy Miner. Reported as not usually seen in Adelaide (…
Continue New tree legisltation
Posted by John on February 9, 2012 at 17:52 1 Comment 1 Like
This is not so much a blog, but a request for information.
Does anyone have any knowledge of the impact of the new tree legislation in Adelaide.
But a local resident has approached me. He has a grand old river redgum in his back garden, and appreciates the environmental heritage he is part of.
However, his local neighbors don't have the same appreciation, and one in particular has previously had parts of the tree removed, claiming they were a threat…
Continue Eastern Rosellas
Posted by Dianne Callahan on November 8, 2011 at 15:38 3 Comments 1 Like
We have a pair of Eastern Rosellas nesting in our staghorn fern under our veranda. They are next to a window, a door and the outdoor setting which we use all the time. There are baby birds in the fern and we are worried they will desert their nest. Is it likely, or do we ban everyone from that area until the birds leave the nest?
Bat Photographs & Other Wildlife Images from Bruce Thomson
Posted by Mary Crichton on August 9, 2011 at 13:26 0 Comments 1 Like
If you are interested in some spectacular wildlife photography, please visit Bruce Thomson's website at www.auswildlife.com/bats/ or www.auswildlife.com
Just so beautiful.
Mary
Fun with Fungi
Posted by James Smith on July 3, 2011 at 21:55 2 Comments 0 Likes
Recently attended a RiAus Fun with Fungi event at the Adelaide Farmers Market. It was fascinating, from identification,\ to specimens, interesting fungal facts to cooking demonstrations. Well worth attending!
While I was there I had a number of the fungal photos taken earlier in the month identified, yet many others, because of the lack of definitive characters (not shown in the photo) remain unidentified. Will try and update the names in the next few days.
Picked up a great…
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