Birdwatching Australia - A directory of South Australian birding information.

Earth Sanctuaries Ltd.
You can choose between several Earth Sanctuaries in South Australia. Check the web page for the different places and activities, which include birdwatching and spotlighting for mammals. Earth Sanctuaries Ltd. has successfully reintroduced more species of rare and endangered wildlife back into the wild, than all the National Parks, Wildlife Services and Zoos of Australia combined.
http://www.esl.com.au/

South Australian Ornithological Association Inc.
c/- The South Australian Museum, North Tce ADELAIDE 5000
The aims of the Association are to promote the study and conservation of Australian birds, to record results of research into all aspects of bird life and to encourage bird watching as a leisure activity.

The Association is currently (1999) celebrating its centenary year and is the oldest ornithological organisation in Australia. A Centenary book of some 200 pages comprising edited contributions from long-standing members is expected to be published in Oct/Nov of 1999, reflecting a history of ornithology in South Australia. As well as a quarterly newsletter, the Association publishes the highly regarded scientific journal "The South Australian Ornithologist".

The Association has approximately 500 members and general meetings, usually of 90 - 130 persons, are held on the last Friday of every month except December. Meetings usually feature a guest speaker. As well as supporting research into birds and their habitats, the Association conducts field trips on the last Sunday, middle Saturday, and third Thursday of each month. Visitors (especially beginners and potential members) are always most welcome at meetings, field trips and campouts.

Meetings are held at the Charles Hawker Conference Centre in the Waite Institute on Waite Rd, Netherby at 8.00 pm, at which details of field trips are available.

Australian Pelagic Home Page
A page dedicated to those with an interest in pelagic bird watching, photography and whale-watching. Offering some interesting information on what can be seen around oceans of Australia. Pelagic trips have been departing from a number of ports around Australia for many years now. For information on these take a look at the Pelagic Directory. All of these pelagics are operated on a non profit basis and provide much valuable information about our little known seabirds.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/palliser/pelagic/

Jolly Goodfellows - Birding

We offer fully accommodated/catered Birdwatching safaris, from day trips to 5-day adventures.
The Bookmark Biosphere Reserve in the South Australian Riverland boats more than 235 native bird species: some endemic and some that are listed as critically endangered.
See Black-eared Miners, Striated Grasswrens, Malleefowl and Red-lored Whistlers, plus a whole host of waterbirds and waders, including many migratory species from the Northern Hemisphere.
Come and see Gluepot Station, Birds Australia's own property in part of what is now the largest single remaining stand of Mallee scrub; fully accommodated safaris.

Visit our website at www.birding.com.au

Please contact:
Bob Goodfellow
PO Box 559
BERRI
S.A. 5343

Ph.: (08) 8583 5567 International: +61 8 8583 5567
Fax: (08) 8583 6013 International: +61 8 8583 6013
Email: Bob@birding.com.au

Australasian Ornithological Services Pty Ltd
Australian Ornithological Services (formerly Inland Bird Tours) started in Deniliquin in the southern Riverina area of N.S.W. 15 years ago.
The main focus of those tours was the Plains-wanderer. While the Plains-wanderer is still our flagship species we have increased our repertoire to include all States of Australia and New Zealand, specialising in difficult skulkers and nocturnal birds.
We are the inland specialists for serious birders. We endeavour to ensure that the whole group see the birds and not just a lucky few.

Tour leader, Philip Maher, is interested in all aspects of natural history.
The Strzelecki Track 2000 trip report and other trip reports can be found at:
http://www.philipmaher.com/main.htm

Birding Tours Australia

Birding Tours Australia operates many different trips around Newcastle, The Hunter Valley and Sydney. We can also organise tours around New South Wales, anywhere in Australia or in fact anywhere around the world. All our tours can be conducted at a pace to suit your needs from relaxed to extreme, but all will concentrate on locating as many species as possible across various habitats.

If you have specific destinations within Australia or target species we can organise a custom tour to accommodate your needs.

Sicklebill Safaris arranges bird and wildlife orientated tours throughout Australia. We specialise in customised private tours for individuals and small groups either with our experienced guides or will help you set up your own self guided tours through our tour arranging service. We regularly visit most of the major birding areas in Australia including the Eastern Seaboard, The Northern Territory, Tasmania, Western Australia, and the desert and mallee regions of the south.

Please visit our website at www.sicklebillsafaris.com for further information and feel free to contact us if you have any queries. We are happy to make suggestions and work with you to set up the best tour possible for your interests and budget.

Phil and Sue Gregory
Cassowary House, PO Box 387, Kuranda, Queensland 4881

Phone Intl: 61 7 4093 7318 Within Australia: 07 4093 7318
Fax Intl: 61 7 4093 9855 Within Australia: 07 4093 9855
Eddress: sicklebill@optusnet.com.au

WILD WATCH AUSTRALIA with experienced professional naturalist, Jonathan Munro.

Personalised bird watching and wildlife excursions for individuals and groups. Excursions can be fully accommodated and are tailored to your interests. Destinations include Cape York, Lakefield and Iron Range, Georgetown and the Western Gulf Savannah, Darwin, Kakadu and Litchfield NPs, Lamington NP, Tasmania, Victoria and most other notable birding areas within Australia. Clients include well-known international birding companies, Audubon societies, university and zoo groups and film crews.

Please visit our web site for more details:

Wild Watch Australia
http://www.wildwatch.com.au

email: info@wildwatch.com.au
or      munro.jonathan@gmail.com.
or      jmunro@wildwatch.com.au
or      jmunro@austarnet.com.au

P.O. Box 707, Ravenshoe,
Queensland 4888

Australia

Phone/fax: (07) 4097 6747 or 4097 7408
International: +(617) 4097 7408
Mobile: 0429 438 064

Alan has been leading bird groups and individuals around Australia and the region for over 30 years now. His experience in planning and organising trips, finding the birds and other critters is well grounded. Alan has led well over 100 trips all around this land. He founded the now famous deep water pelagics off Wollongong and Sydney and has been on at least 800 pelagic excursions - enough to not bother with medication! From a birding perspective he has found a number of firsts for the region too and has seen over 732 birds in Australia alone.

Alan leads many trips of shorter duration too ranging from half days to 4 weeks plus. Whatever your length he will endeavour to work out a trip so that client wishes are fulfilled.

Contact details:

Alan McBride
Birding Guide +
http://web.mac.com/amcbride1

e-mail: amcbride1@mac.com

Mob: + 61 419 414 860
Fax: + 61 2 9973 2306

Outback Track Tours Pty Ltd

Outback Track Tours has operated tours throughout Australia for over 30 years. We specialise in Australian remote outback tours for special interest groups such as: Birdwatchers, Bushwalkers, Botanists, Photographers, Artists, native plant enthusiasts as well as remote 4WD expeditions. Our guides offer specialist knowledge in flora, fauna and geology on each tour.

We work closely with Birds Australia and Birding NSW Clubs to specialize itineraries for their members. Each year we have different tours, so it is worth checking back to our website to see what is on offer.

We operate small group touring (2-20 pax) to remote and often unknown but spectacular areas of Australia. We change our schedule of tours every year as we have a large repeat rate of passengers. Those that choose to travel with us, choose to travel Australia with us!

We have a range of extended tours and 4WD Tag-a-long tours that have experienced guides and fantastic chefs on board to look after everyone. We often do private groups for those with specific needs. Available for Charter - daily to extended Tours.

For more information www.outbacktracktours.com

Contact details:

PO BOX 358 Balgowlah NSW 2093
Reservations: 1300 88 44 63
Office: 02 9913 1484
Fax: 02 9913 9206

email: outbacktracktours@aapt.net.au

Endemic Bird Tours Australia

Endemic Bird Tours Australia specialises in customised birdwatching tours throughout Australia. Our focus is to provide you with the most rewarding birding experience possible - whether you wish to see numerous species at a faster pace or fewer species at a gentler pace, we are here to arrange a tour that suits you.

We are based in the Hunter Valley (on the east coast of New South Wales, 2 hours from Sydney International Airport) though are able to arrange extended tours that take in the many unique birding areas around Australia, including the Top End, South-west WA, Queensland Wet Tropics, the arid interior and Tasmania. These are just examples of places we can take you – please tell us what you wish to see and we will customise an itinerary to suit you at very competitive prices.

With over 330 endemic species of birds, Australia is a country not be missed for seeing unique birds found nowhere else on Earth. Indeed, Australia is considered a world ‘hotspot’ of endemism, not only in terms of birds, but in biodiversity in general (for example Australia ranks as the country with the most endemic reptiles and mammals and second in terms of birds – only Indonesia ranks higher).

Keep in mind that we are not restricted to just birdwatching tours - we are able to show you many unique facets of the Australian environment. Please take a look around our website and feel free to contact us if you have any queries.