Is there a resource or resources that identifies or lists which bird species migrate within Australia or from Australia to nearby countries such as New Guinea. We are aware of the birds that migrate across the globe, but would like to know more about "local" seasonal migrations. The obvious ones here in Brisbane are the cuckoos and some honeyeaters, but we would like to know more about which species and when we can expect to see them. We are also aware of a Blue Mountans project to log and record seasonal migratory species of honeyeater.
Doctor google has not in this case been our friend as the long distance migrants seem to get priority in search results.
Links or references will be received with thanks.
Tim and Marg
I'm sorry I can't refer you to any links but if you like I can give you a list (of my own) of some birds that migrate (north during autumn) and some birds that partially migrate (some birds are resident). Just today I was out with others, for a practice honeyeater (+ other birds that migrate) count in the Blue Mountains. I know that this year Birds Queensland have started their own migration project in SE Qld to find migration routes and timing of migration of honeyeater's and other birds, based on the project in the Bluey's.
Thanks Owl
We are planning to be part of the BQ surveys which is why we are asking for information. It will be a very informative process for us because we have not envisaged most of the target species as migratory - hence the original question. We are looking forward to adding to the data available.
tim and Marg
You might find this somewhat useful if you haven't seen it before: http://www.bmbirding.com.au/hemig.html
Thanks for the link - no we hadn't seen it before, it is very informative.
Tim and Marg
Looking forward to checking out the link thanks Owl!
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