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  1. Have you ever caught a glimpse of an Australian painted-snipe (Rostratula australis)? This elusive - and endangered - is a must-see on every serious birdwatcher’s list!

    According to BirdLife Australia, the painted-snipe is one of Australia’s 10 most difficult-to-find bird species, making it not only difficult for birdwatchers to see, but a challenge for researchers to study.

    Learn more about this wily wader: ausgeo.co/paintedsnipe

    📷 Jay Collier

    #ausgeo #australia #seeaustralia #australian #bird #birding #birdlife #birder #birders #birdwatching #birds #birdlover #paintedsnipe #nature #wildlife
    #environment #biodiversity #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #photography #science #scientist

  2. With the detection of the H7N3 strain of avian influenza on an egg farm in Victoria's west, Australian Geographic has delved into potential concerns to our native wildlife.

    Learn more about H7N3, how it differs from the H5N1 strain, and what is being done to protect both our domestic and wild animals: ausgeo.co/birdfluau

    #ausgeo #australiangeographic #australia #birdflu #avianinfluenza #breakingnews #bird #birds #birdlover #chicken #poultry #birdlife
    #environment #ecology #biology #nature #wildlife #science #scientist