On Fri, Jan 07, 2005 at 09:08:05AM +1100, wrote:
> David Geering wrote:
> > I'm often curious where the people who put these "fact" sheets together get
> > their information.
>
> Me too! A 2 page note about Ricketts Point, a top Bayside Melbourne birding
> spot, says "....Black-browed and Shy Albatrosses, Giant Petrels and
> Short-tailed Shearwaters are regularly seen from the point. There can be few
> cities in the world where these birds of the wild open ocean come so close."
Hi,
I think Ive seen the exact same quote in another
book. Birds of Port Phillip Bay. I cant recall
the authors or year though. I have not seen
Albys or Nellys from there, but I have seen
Shearwaters off in the bay.
Regards,
Vin.
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