| Sat 25 | | Australasian BitternPitt Town Lagoon |
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| Australasian Bittern seen this morning (8:00am) after being flushed by two very aggressive Welcome Swallows at the northern section of the lagoon. Tried to take a photo of this majestic bird on my iPhone. |
| James Galea 25/5 #180438 |
| Fri 24 | | Buller's Albatross, Northern Giant-petrel, Fairy Prionnorth head, manly |
| Seen my first Northern Giant-petrels this afternoon and a close in Buller's Albatross heading north. Also 3 close in Fairy Prions. |
| michael ronan 24/5 #180378 |
| | Australian Pelican, Black-tailed Native-henNarrabri Lake, Narrabri West 2390 |
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| Checked the lake again today, finding absolutely NO trace of even a single Magpie Goose (there used to be 30-50). Instead, in addition to the usual bunch of aquatic birds, there are about 100 Australian Pelicans now rounding up fish and I have for the first time in 10 years spotted two Black-tailed Native-hens at that location. They were on the eastern side of the lake, near the rugby pitch, in mudflats surrounded by reeds. Further information |
| Michael Dahlem 24/5 #180362 |
| | Pink-eared Duck, Australasian Shoveler, Baillon's Crake, Australian Spotted CrakePenrith Sewage Treatment Plant |
| Great birdwatching in the soft rain. There is an excellent wetland ( bullrushes and cubungi planted in the rows) in the STP. Crakes and rails were foraging in open among the clumps of bull rushes. There were: Baillon's Crake (7), Australlian Spotted Crake (2) and Buff-banded Rail (2). Among 500 Grey Teals I found: Pink-eared Duck (5), A. Shoveler (2), Little Egret (3), Intermediate Egret (1), Royal Spoonbill (4). Black-winged Stilt (35). Mudflats: Red-kneed Dotterel (11) and Black-fronted Dotterel (3). Two Swamp Harriers were flying over the teals. |
| Ted Wnorowski 24/5 #180343 |
| Thu 23 | | Black KiteClarence Regional Waste Facility, South Grafton |
| 50+ Kites in flight over paddock opposite Waste facility. |
| Bill Wynter & John Edwards per Greg Clancy 23/5 #180274 |
|  | Black-tailed Native-HenStockton Borehole Swamp, Hunter Valley |
| 1 Black-tailed Native-Hen seen on far side of swamp, first for the Hunter for a few years. |
| Steve Roderick 23/5 #180244 |
| Wed 22 | | Australasian Bittern Pitt Town Lagoon |
| An Australasian Bittern was the highlight of an afternoon visit to Pitt Town lagoon today. The bird was seen to the right of the mound reached from the bottom of Church street. Also seen were 2 Spotted Harriers, Red-kneed Dotterel, Restless Flycatcher, Australasian Shoveler and Pink-eared Duck |
| Robert Hynson 22/5 #180182 |
| | Spotted Harrier, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Black-shouldered KiteSextonville rd, Dobies Bight nr Casino |
| Single Spotted Harrier, pair of Eagles and Kites. |
| ian colvin 22/5 #180150 |
| | White-necked HeronGalaringi Reserve, Carlingford |
| First sighting of a White-necked Heron at this site or indeed anywhere in this area. The bird was standing in the drain from the Evan's RD pond & flushed to a tree when it saw me before dropping back down to the drain again. Photographed. |
| Jenny Stiles 22/5 #180124 |
| Tue 21 | | Eastern OspreyYarramundi |
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| My friend messaged me yesterday that he was able to photograph an Eastern Osprey at Yarramundi in the afternoon.
I am posting it on his behalf, image taken by Peter Phelan. |
| Ákos Lumnitzer on behalf of Peter Phelan 22/5 #180119 |
| | Spotted Harrier, Little Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Whistling Kite, Nankeen KestrelTuggerah Nature Reserve |
| It was a raptor-fest at Tuggerah Nature Reserve, just behind Pioneer Dairy wetlands. Also present: Black-shouldered Kite. |
| Amanda Lilleyman 22/5 #180109 |
| | Hoary-headed GrebeEastlakes Golfcourse |
| A Hoary-headed Grebe was at the pond near the toolshed, with the lone freckled duck still in attendance. Another Hoary-headed Grebe was still at Centennial Park yesterday afternoon. |
| Bas Hensen 21/5 #179997 |
| Mon 20 | | Tawny GrassbirdWindsor Downs Nature Reserve |
| Birds observed in Windsor Downs NR (south) 1' Cell
Tawny Grassbird (1) Observed well but briefly near the swampy dam, among the undergrowth. Initially thought this bird to be in an unexpected habitat, then realised there was a swamp just 20 metres behind the scrub where the bird was skulking. ID notes: Light underparts with no sign of streaking, rich rusty-rufous crown and upper nape, lightish eyebrow,, heavy black streaking on back/wings, longish tail, scratchy contact call. Size: About Pipit-sized (slightly larger?)
Thought this was worthy of a Birdline post as there are no Eremaea records of Grassbirds at this reserve. Full list |
| Rob Child 21/5 #179975 |
| | Square-tailed KiteBelmont North, Lake Macquarie East |
| The kite was soaring low over trees and houses, seen several times this month. |
| Bill Boyd 22/5 #180121 |
| | Pacific BazaCoutts Crossing Village |
| 3+ Bazas foraging in canopy of eucalypts and Corymbias in school and plantation reserve, mobbed by Blue-faced Honeyeaters. At least 2 were adults. |
| Greg Clancy 21/5 #180069 |
| | Black KiteOrange Resource Centre, Orange |
| 10+ birds at Garbage Tip. |
| Neville Schrader 21/5 #179974 |
| | Freckled Duck, Baillon's Crake, Nankeen Night-HeronDora Creek, Muddy Lake |
| Nankeen Night-Heron were roosting in the trees near road, 13 Freckled Ducks on the lake. Baillon's Crake came out of vegetation and was feeding in open under the casuarina trees. |
| Ted Wnorowski 21/5 #179968 |
| | Little Eagle, Pacific BazaLake Macquarie State Concervation Area Wangi Wangi Pt |
| Very good place for raptors. Pacific Baza, Grey Goshawk and Brown Goshawk in the bush (near houses). Group of raptors circling over Wangi Wangi Pt including Little Eagle (1), Whistling Kite (5), White-bellied Sea-eagle (2), Australian Hobby (1) and Peregrine Falcon (1) |
| Ted Wnorowski 21/5 #179967 |
| | Black BitternLake Macquarie, Buttaba |
| I found a single Black Bittern roosting in the casuarina trees hanging over Sawmill Creek near the entrance to the lake (near Ilford Ave) |
| Ted Wnorowski 21/5 #179966 |
| | Swift ParrotLake Macquarie, Rathmines Recreation Area |
| Eight Swift Parrots were feeding on flowering Swamp Mahagony among other birds (Scaly-breasted Lorikeets, White-naped Honeyeaters, Yellow-faced Honeyeaters, White-cheeked Honeyeaters, Fuscous Honeyeaters) (at the end of Bayswater Rd near the lake) |
| Ted Wnorowski 21/5 #179964 |
| | Buff-banded RailToronto Greenway Wetlands |
| A single Buff-banded Rail came out of wetland on the track. |
| Ted Wnorowski 21/5 #179962 |
| | Blue-billed Duck, Pink-eared DuckToronto, Sewage Treatment Plant, Faucett Rd |
| One Blue-billed Duck and 25 Pink-eared Ducks among other ducks and grebes on the STP ponds |
| Ted Wnorowski 21/5 #179961 |
| | Australasian Bittrern, Red-kneed Dotterel, Australasian ShovelerStockton Borehole Colliery Dam, Teralba |
| Australasian Bittern was basking in the sun in front of dry reeds (in the second dam behind the railway track). On the main dam: Australasian Shoveler (11), Red-kneed Dotterel (37), Swamp Harrier (20) |
| Ted Wnorowski 21/5 #179960 |
| | White-winged ChoughBlack Swan Drive Levenstratth nr Grafton |
| 12.30 pm. Seven White-winged Coughs seen at eastern end of Black Swan Drive on private property. |
| Warren Thompson 20/5 #179806 |
| Sun 19 | | Double-barred Finch, Spotted Harrier, White-cheeked & Fuscous HoneyeatersWianamatta Nature Reserve, Cranebrook |
| There were 110 Finch, 10 White-cheeked and 4 Fuscous Honeyeaters were all frequenting a small waterhole in the Reserve. I haven't seen that many Double-bar's in the Penrith area in the 7 years I've lived here. |
| Chris Chafer 22/5 #180127 |
| | Eastern OspreyBilgola Plateau |
| A male flew over Angophora Reserve and north to Avalon today. Interestingly, I also saw a female do the same yesterday (18th). Glad to see them here for the first time in a couple of years. Possibly from the nest at Narabeen? |
| Henry Coleman 21/5 #180087 |
| | Spotted HarrierBomaderry |
| Adult Spotted Harrier seen in paddock on Bolong Road opposite the Shoalhaven Paper Mill. Full list |
| Martin & Penny Potter 19/5 #179749 |
| | Swift Parrots, Spotted HarrierNorth Richmond |
| National Swift Parrot Survey
1 pair swift parrots Terrace Road
Spotted harrier in paddocks end of Brahma Road |
| David Potter 19/5 #179747 |
| Sat 18 | | Freckled DuckEdgells Lane Wetland, Bathurst |
| 6 Freckled Ducks on largest pond. Also saw an Australian Hobby have a go at a Black-fronted Dottrel out in the open...the Hobby hovered & harassed the crouching Dotterel until it flew off..the chase was on...but the Dotterel made it to the safety of the bushy bank. Very exciting. Full list |
| John French 19/5 #179618 |
| | Australian HobbyOakhurst |
| An unusual twittering call alerted me to an Australian Hobby flying over my backyard, then another, the pair then proceeded to perform a display flight. |
| Mark Fuller 20/5 #179867 |
| | Yellow-tailed Black CockatooQueens Park, Sydney |
| An impressive loose flock of at least 75-80 birds seen flying southeast over Queens Park from Centennial Park. Total numbers probably higher as count was from a moving vehicle. |
| Eric Finley 20/5 #179782 |
| | Eastern OspreyGreenwich [Sydney] |
| Sailing over Greenwich on Sat. p.m. [18th] and Sun.a.m./p.m.[19th]
No doubt one of the family reported at intervals further W on the Lane Cove River from Mar. 13th to May 5th. |
| Ted Nixon 19/5 #179751 |
| | White-necked Heron and Mistletoe BirdNanny Goat Hill, Earlwood |
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| A great start to the morning's survey with a good look at a male Mistletoe Bird on top of Nanny Goat Hill and then an equally good finale with a White-necked Heron doing a fly by of Wolli Creek Fish Ladder. Other highlights were a Great Egret, a Brown Goshawk and a Nankeen Night-heron. Further information |
| Melissa Mason, Fiona Vaughan 18/5 #179556 |
| | Little LorikeetNear Whittakers Lagoon, Moree |
| Did not visit the lagoon today, lots of cattle around. Spotted Pardalotes are back and calling. Grey-crowned Babblers were heard (not seen in recent months at site), Large flocks of Tree Martin, a Spotted Harrier was seen perched in the middle of closed woodland which is unusual and the n took off. Budgerigars were heard. Large flocks of Double-barred, Plum-headed Finches & Yellow rumped Thornbills were seen as usual. The highlight of the day were Little Lorikeets which were heard (am certain but not seen - but my guess of number, about 10 birds?). Further information |
| Curtis Hayne 18/5 #179529 |
| Fri 17 | | Eastern Reef Egret (white morph)Broken Head, headland walk |
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| The white morph Eastern Reef Egret reported on Wed at Broken Head, was seen again, same location late on Friday afternoon, foraging on the rocks below the headland walk. |
| Steven McBride 20/5 #179770 |
| | Australasian Shoveler, Red-necked Stint, Double-banded Plover, Red-capped Plover, Black-necked StorkFarm Property, 20km North West of Moree, NSW |
| Birdwatched on one of the main cotton farms, last visit was in March when 8 Freckled Ducks were present. Today only possibly 2 distant Freckled Ducks were seen. White-bellied Sea-Eagles (lots of adult and immature were still present). At least 300 Black-tailed Native-Hens were seen throughout the day being present at every part of water. A few Glossy Ibises were seen which weren't around in recent months. A Brown Goshawk was being chased by 2 Nankeen Kestrels and an Australian Hobby. 19 Emus were seen as well as 2 Wedge-tailed Eagles. The only adult Black-necked Stork ever seen in the area was seen. Black-winged Stilts were also present which haven't been around in recent months. 4 Australasian Shovelers (3 males, 1 female) were seen which haven't been seen since March 2012. The only Common Greenshank seen this year was present (surprising still around in May). 6 Red-necked Stints, at least 25 Red-capped Plovers and about 4 Double-banded Plovers were seen wading on mudflats away from the rest on a large dam, these shorebirds have never been recorded in the area before! (Apart from Red capped Plover which were common in September 2009-January 2010). Further information |
| Curtis Hayne 17/5 #179451 |
| | Ground CuckooshrikeCudal-Canowindra Road |
| After an inconclusive sighting last week I returned today and found 6 birds foraging in an open ploughed paddock 10kms from Cudal on the Canowindra Road. I note that there was a sighting near Cudal in the past year so I presume this group may be resident. Very pleasing to see these birds in this area. |
| Stephen Gibbs 17/5 #179442 |
| | Swift ParrotWerakata State Conservation Area (Pelton) |
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| A dozen Swift Parrots seen near the 'car park' at Pelton this morning, feeding in the foliage of Forest Red Gum and Grey Gum. Also, one bird was seen stripping bark and gnawing on dead wood, which is not something I've seen Swift Parrots do before. A handful of Little Lorikeets heard flying over, but there is no blossom in the vicinity. Black-chinned Honeyeaters were the first birds I heard as I arrived at the spot. |
| Mick Roderick 17/5 #179430 |
| Thu 16 | | Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Varied Sittella, Forest RavenMooraback Rest Area, Werrikimbe National Park |
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| Adult pair of Glossy Black-Cockatoos in trees along access road into rest area. 7 Varied Sittellas flew from tree to tree at rest area. Forest Raven heard calling. |
| Greg Clancy, Emily Laurie 18/5 #179524 |
| | Whistling Kite, Red-kneed Dotterel, Rufous Whistler, Double-barred FinchSydney Olympic Park |
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| Gorgeous day for birdwatching at Sydney Olympic Park. Almost certain I saw a female Scarlet Robin along the Louisa Savage walkway hanging out with the finches but before I could photograph it naturally a cyclist raced past & scattered them all. I could see the white above its beak & in the edges of its wings.
Whistling Kite (1) Hunting in the Newington Nature Reserve. Have photos.
Red-kneed Dotterel (6) 3 Saltmarsh, 1 Waterbird Refuge & 1 Haslam's Pier. Have photos.
Rufous Whistler (5) 1 male & 2 females in the she-oaks at the bridge just past the archery & 2 more along the Louise Savage pathway. Have poor photos.
Double-barred Finch (4) Observed 4 but could hear more calling. Along the Louise Savage Pathway. Full list |
| Jenny Stiles 17/5 #179427 |
| | Australasian Bittern, Buff-banded Rail, Grey GoshawkPambalong Nature Reserve |
| A great morning birding in the reserve. Buff-banded Rail crossed in front of my car near carpark, Australasian Bittern was slowly flying over swamp (northern part) allowing me very good view, two Spotless Crakes came out from cubungi and were feeding under casuarina trees, Grey Goshawk landed in the big tree near the farm gate. I also observed a strange feeding behavior of Hoary-headed grebes. They were following dabbling and diving ducks and stealing prey from them (or cathing prey disturbed by ducks dabbling in shallow water). Moderator's note (NH): The latter explanation is the more likely one. |
| Ted Wnorowski 17/5 #179422 |
| | Black Falcon, Black Kite, Glossy Ibis, Black-necked StorkLenaghan's Wetland, Lenanghans Drive |
| Count of Black Kites on the "Kite Bluff" was 49. There were also 2 Black Falcons, Brown Goshawk (1) and 9 White-bellied Sea-eagles. They were stealing food from greyhounds (it was greyhounds feeding time). In wetland below the cllff - 4 Glossy Ibises and one Black-necked Stork among flocks of other water birds |
| Ted Wnorowski 17/5 #179421 |
| | King QuailAsh Island, Hexham |
| A male King Quail at the end of Wagtail Way (near the entrace to industrial site). |
| Ted Wnorowski 17/5 #179420 |
| | Australasian Bittern, Little EagleHexham Swamp Nature Reserve, south from The Outlook (Minmi Rd) |
| I discovered a very good vantage point for bird watching of south part of Hexham Swamps. It is in a new suburb - The Outlook (near Minmi Rd). You will have also a great view of Tank Paddock. A single A Bittern was flying slowly above the swamp along a clump of melaleuca trees. A large flock (52 birds) of raptors was circling over the swamp - mostly Whistling Kite (35), Swamp Harrier (10), Wedge-tailed Eagle (3), White-belled Sea-eagle (2) and 1 Little Eagle. |
| Ted Wnorowski 17/5 #179403 |
| Wed 15 | | Little Lorikeet, Musk LorikeetMt Tingha, Indwarra National Park, NE of Bundarra |
| 1+Little Lorikeets heard calling, 6+ Musk Lorikeets observed. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 18/5 #179518 |
| | Eastern Reef Egret (white morph)Broken Head Nature Reserve. (Suffolk Park) |
| 1 white morph Eastern Reef Egret foraging around rocks near viewing platform at end of the headland walk. |
| June Harris and members of Brunswick Valley Birdwatchers. 16/5 #179362 |
| | Spotted HarrierTeven Road Swamp |
| Spotted Harrier (1) Full list |
| Hans Wohlmuth 16/5 #179299 |
| | Pilotbird, Red-browed TreecreepersBlue Mountains National Park (Evans Lookout) |
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| At the begining of Grand Canyon walk had good views of at least 3 Pilotbirds, which were around with no fear of us for about 20 - 30 minutes. Also seen in the same spot were Rockwarblers, Red-browed Treecreepers, Yellow-throated Scrubwrens, Superb Lyrebird (heard). |
| Michael Rutkowski and Bob Sinclair 16/5 #179291 |
| | Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Gang-gang Cockatoo, Beautiful FiretailKings Tableland |
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| Several encounters of Glossy Black-Cockatoos and Beautiful Firetails on Kings Tableland on tracks at end of Hordern St and around the Air Towers. The GBC were eating Isopogon "fruit" which was a bit of a suprise to us. Gang-gang Cockatoos and Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos also seen in the area. Lots of honeyeater activity with Banksia in flower in the heath. |
| Michael Rutkowski and Bob Sinclair 16/5 #179290 |
| | Little EagleMiddle Dural |
| One Little Eagle observed soaring above farmland/bushland mosaic near the Old Northern Rd/Cranstons Rd intersection at about 1pm. |
| Paul Burcher 15/5 #179201 |
| Tue 14 | | Black-necked Stork Central Coast Wetlands (Old Pioneer Dairy) |
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| We had to pleasure of seeing a Black-necked Stork (Adult Male) fly into the Swamp. It was amazing to watch and made our Day. |
| Pamela Mundey & Diana Hogan 18/5 #179545 |
| | Common BlackbirdInverell Road, Guyra |
| Adult male Blackbird in flight. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 18/5 #179516 |
| | Black KiteInverell Tip (Waste Management Facility) |
| 150-200 Black Kites flying over tip and perched in surrounding trees. View was partly obscured by topography and trees so that only a maximum of 100 birds could be seen at any one time but the observers are confident that the actual number was closer to 200 as the site was viewed from a couple of vantage points with about 100 birds viewed from each point. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 18/5 #179515 |
| | Red-winged ParrotW of Goanna Gully, W of Weean Crk, W of Kings Plains NP (no public access) |
| Adult male Red-winged Parrot. Other birds present were Australian Magpie, Noisy Miner, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Eastern Rosella. 29o 38.374 151o18.554 |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 18/5 #179514 |
| | Diamond Firetail, Brown Treecreeper, Little Lorikeet, Hooded RobinGoanna Gully, W of Weean Creek, W of Kings Plains NP (no public access) |
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| Same location as reported on 30.04.13 (28o38.425 151o18.975) 3 Diamond Firetails, 1 Brown Treecreeper, 3 Little Lorikeets, pair of Hooded Robins (see photo). Also present White-eared Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, Pied Currawong, Red Wattlebird, Fuscous Honeyeater, Mistletoebird, Striated Pardalote, Spotted Pardalote, Wedge-tailed Eagle (1), Straw-necked Ibis (1), Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (4), Striped Honeyeater, Peaceful Dove, Willie Wagtail, Australian Raven, Masked Lapwing (2). |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 18/5 #179510 |
| | Yellow-billed SpoonbillTingha |
| Two Spoonbills in creek in village. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 18/5 #179508 |
| | Yellow-billed SpoonbillInverell Road, just north-west of Guyra |
| Two Yellow-billed Spoonbills at dam. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 18/5 #179507 |
| | Black-tailed Native-HensWest Byron Sewage Treatment Plant. Far North Coast |
| The most Easterly Black-tailed Native-Hens in the country. The second birds seen after getting out of the car at the information centre turning circle shallow pond. Seemed like there was a young one in tow. |
| Duncan Fowler 17/5 #179398 |
| | Australian Brush-turkeyKooringal Avenue, Thornleigh |
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| Woke this morning, once again, to the sounds of Australian Brush-turkeys running across our roof. Took this photo of 4 along the back gutter. They regularly walk along the gutters looking for a feed amongst the leaf litter. Well established locally for at least three years now, with a nesting mound in our neighbours backyard and numbers up to 13 being observed in our unfenced backyard alone on many occasions. |
| Cameron Ward, Janette Ward 14/5 #179148 |
| | Eastern Barn OwlVale of Ah Reserve, Milperra |
| Flushed from low down in a vine-smothered tree after my attention was drawn by mobbing Noisy Miners and Grey Butcherbirds. |
| David James 14/5 #179091 |
| Mon 13 | | Freckled Duck and Lewin's RailEastlakes Golf Course |
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| Single Freckled Duck in exactly the same place as the last one here (February 2007), to the North of the track that links the two golf courses, hopefully more to follow. A Lewin's Rail was also calling nearby. |
| David Mitford 15/5 #179249 |
| | Rose RobinDeepwater Park, Milperra |
| Single male in burnt woodland with mixed flock of migrant and resident passerines. |
| David James 14/5 #179090 |
| | Caspian Tern, Grey-tailed Tattler, Sooty OystercatcherLong Reef Aquatic Reserve |
| 2 Caspian Terns, 1 Grey-tailed Tattler, 2 Sooty Oystercatchers, 8-10 Pacific Golden Plovers, 4-6 Red-necked Stints and 3-4 Ruddy Turnstones |
| Gian Luca Calia,Suzzi Priscilla 13/5 #179073 |
| | Black-tailed Native-hen, Wandering Whistling-DucksIntersection of Four Mile Lane and Lake Rd. Swan Creek nr Grafton |
| Maureen O'Shea saw 3 Black-tailed Native-hens and 6 Wandering Whistling-Ducks on the bank of the lagoon and heard Plumed Whistling-Ducks calling. |
| Maureen O'Shea per Warren Thompson 13/5 #179059 |
| | Ground Cuckoo-shrikePrivate property 5 km south-east of Bellata 2397 |
| Two Ground Cuckoo-shrikes were observed feeding in slashed grass and reeds in a dry creek bed on a broadacre farm. When disturbed they moved on to fallow fields. (No photo; ID confirmed by the local farmer.) Also seen was one Black-tailed Native-hen in tall reeds of a creek bed with some remaining water holes. The bird is using a fallen tree for cover. Further information |
| Michael Dahlem 13/5 #179056 |
| | Black-shouldered Kite, White-bellied Sea-eagleGlebe |
| Black-shouldered Kite foraging over Harold Park construction site in Glebe, with White-bellied Sea-eagle flying overhead. Uncommon species in the inner city. |
| Katie Oxenham 13/5 #179022 |
| | Black KiteArmidale Rd. South Grafton |
| 11.45am. At least seven Black Kites over the entrance to the Waste Depot. |
| Warren Thompson 13/5 #179015 |
| | Australian King-ParrotMarrickville (inner west Sydney) |
| A female Australian King-Parrot stopping briefly in a tree at Ferncourt Public School then flying south. |
| Alistair Poore 13/5 #178979 |
| | Freckled DuckEastlakes Golf Course |
| Single Freckled Duck on the lake behind the maintenance shed, in the company of two Hardheads in-between the two islands of reeds, |
| Nathan falla 13/5 #178974 |
| Sun 12 | | Yellow-throated Scrubwren, Spotted HarrierKurrajong Hills |
| At least 16 birds seen in a 300 metre stretch of Douglas Farm Road. Resident here but never seen in these numbers before. An adult Spotted Harrier at nearby Kurmond is my first local record of this species. |
| Eric Finley 12/5 #178962 |
| | Noisy Pitta, Bassian Thrush, Grey Goshawk.Watagan National Park, Cooranbong. |
| Highlight from a trip to the Watagans today were good views of a Noisy Pitta.1 Bassian Thrush.and a Grey Goshawk. |
| michael ronan. 12/5 #178926 |
| | Little EagleSouth Tacoma Rd, Wyong |
| Little Eagle being mobbed by Whistling Kites, close to Wyong River. |
| Amanda Lilleyman and Bret Stewart 12/5 #178913 |
| | Jacky Winter, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Whistling KiteWestern Sydney Parklands, Quakers Hill |
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| The Jacky Winter was still present in the paddock area this morning. Once common, now a rarity in many parts of its former range. |
| Mark Fuller 12/5 #178904 |
| | Spotted Harrier, Straw-necked IbisSydney Olympic Park |
| One juvenile Spotted Harrier flying east over the BA Discover Centre was the highlight of misty early morning visit. Later in the day I observed a huge flock (+200) of Straw-necked Ibis flying south over the Parramatta River, then over SOP. Not a rare species in Sydney, but surprising to see such a large flock over 'inner' Sydney. |
| Max Breckenridge 12/5 #178903 |
| | Pink-eared Duck, Yellow-billed Spoonbill, Black-necked StorkWetland at intersection of Four Mile Lane and Finlaysons Road, Swan Creek, NE of Grafton |
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| 100+ Pink-eared Ducks, many resting some foraging, and one Yellow-billed Spoonbill foraging in wetland. Adult male Black-necked Stork foraging in wetland to north of Finlaysons Road. |
| Greg & Val Clancy, Warren Thompson 12/5 #178900 |
| | Black-tailed Native-hen, Plumed Whistling-Duck, Eurasian Coot, Purple Swamphen, Masked Lapwing Intersection of Four Mile Lane and Lake Road, Swan Creek, ENE of Grafton |
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| Four Native-hens foraging in paddock near creek N of Swan Creek (see photo), 8 Plumed Whistling-Ducks and a number of Eurasian Coot on creek, Purple Swamphen and Masked Lapwings nearby. The Native-hen has only been recorded in the Valley a few times previously with only single birds being observed. |
| Greg & Val Clancy, Warren Thompson 12/5 #178896 |
| | Dusky WoodswallowLyndale Ave, Port Macquarie |
| Mixed flock of Dusky Woodswallows, White Breasted Woodswallows and Fairy Martins. Unusual in town. |
| Tim Moris 12/5 #178847 |
| Sat 11 | | Intermediate Egret, Topknot Pigeon McPherson Rd Swamp, Gavenlock Rd Tuggerah |
| An hours visit by 13 birders found 39 species including 3 Intermediate Egret, 1 White-necked Heron, a flock of 38 Topknot Pigeons flying through along the northern edge of the wetland, both Cisticolas and Tawny Grassbirds were seen, 2 Hoary-headed Grebes, 16 Masked Lapwings, 2 Whistling kites, 22 Straw-necked Ibis and a Fan-tailed Cuckoo. |
| Alan Morris & 12 members of CCGBNSW 11/5 #178782 |
| | Black-necked Stork5 km East of Walgett on the Kamilaroi Highway |
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| The bird was standing at the edge of a small waterhole on the side of the road. 'It is a sub-adult retaining the immature dark wing tips and the legs are still rather brown. At that age it is probably safe to call it a male. The female’s yellow eye develops at a slightly earlier stage than that which this bird is at.' Dr Greg Clancy
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| Pam Kenway 19/5 #179622 |
| | Spotted HarrierHawks Nest (beach side) |
| Had crippling views of a Spotted Harrier along the dunes of the beach, soaring with the wind. It was likely to be picking off Brown Quails as they were observed in the dune scrub. |
| Amanda Lilleyman, Bret Stewart and Daniel O'Brien 12/5 #178911 |
| | Grey GoshawkBowral |
| One bird, high over town, early afternoon. It was harassed by a lone Australian Magpie as it slowly spiraled upwards. |
| Lorne Johnson 12/5 #178816 |
| | Spotted Harrier, Black-shouldered Kites, Straw-necked IbisPitt Town Bottoms Rd Wetland |
| About 4.00pm, just past the reclaimed wetland, over grassy paddock, a Spotted Harrier making several passes. Also a pair of Black-shouldered Kite catching and devouring mouse after mouse...an eruption? Returned after dark to see if any Barn Owls about, but no sighting. Squadrons of Straw-necked Ibis flying o/h, settling on to turf farms and trees at or near Pitt Town Lagoon. |
| Peter Madvig, with Sean Flatt and Tanyth Mathews from Kenya. 12/5 #178805 |
| | Little EagleSeaforth/Forestville |
| A Little Eagle soaring high over Wakehurst Parkway, south of Warringah Rd, about 1.00pm today. |
| Robert Griffin 11/5 #178801 |
| | Freckled Duck, Pink-eared Duck, Australasian Shoveler, Brown Goshawk, HobbyCentral Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah |
| To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, CCGBNSW organised a visit to the Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah. Since last visit the number of Freckled Ducks had risen to 15, 32 Australasian Shovelers, 7 Pink-eared Ducks, Black-fronted & Red-kneed Dotterels, Great and Little Egrets, 1 White-necked Heron, 1 Yellow-billed Spoonbill and 9 Royal Spoonbills. Also seen were 3+ Whistling Kites, 2 White-bellied Sea-eagles, 1 Australian Hobby, 1 Brown Goshawk, 1 Swamp Harrier, 4 Black-shouldered Kites & 1 Nankeen Kestrel |
| Alan Morris & 12 members CCGBNSW 11/5 #178779 |
| | Great-crested Grebe, Black-necked Stork, White-bellied Sea Eagles, Chestnut-breastedFarm Properties, 10-20km North West of Moree, NSW (near Ashley) |
| Picked up over 100 species today on some properties between Moree & Ashley, NSW. The first nice sight was a Brown Goshawk. Large flocks of close to a hundred Plum-headed Finches and tens of Chestnut-breasted Mannikins including immatures were seen again, including the ever so present Double-barred & Zebra Finches. The first White throated Gerygone in the area for a while was heard. Tree Martins are still around as well as Gull-billed Terns and Silver Gulls. Olive-backed Orioles and Diamond Doves are increasing again. Budgerigars are still around in very high numbers as so the Australasian Pipit being found regularly as usual. 6 Great Crested Grebes were seen on just one farm dam (not seen since June 2012) as well as 5 Black Swans (not seen past months). About 60 Hoary-headed Grebes were seen together with the much fewer Australasian. An immature Black-necked Stork (Jabiru) was seen soaring over some double dams but did not land. 4 Emus were seen. White bellied Sea Eagles (lots of adult and immature) and Spotted Harriers were very common today. We finished the day with 3 Red-capped Robins (1 male, 2 females which aren't found this time of year), a Wedge-tailed Eagle and about 80 Black-tailed Native Hens! Further information |
| Curtis Hayne 11/5 #178766 |
| | Soft-plumaged Petrel (pending NSW ORAC decision), Black-bellied Storm-PetrelSydney Pelagic |
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| Highlights of today's Sydney pelagic trip were a Soft-plumaged Petrel and a Black-bellied Storm-Petrel. The BBSP showed very well (photo by Mike Rutkowski) and was well seen close to the boat but the SPP was seen at some distance and will not warrant a submission to NSW ORAC unless a reasonable photograph shows up. A distant cookalaria which looked like a Cook's Petrel was frustratingly distant and did not stay around. Other interesting sightings were the first Fairy Prions of the winter and the very large numbers of Australasian Gannets - more than 500! A total of nineteen species were recorded. (Moderator's note (NH): Soft-plumaged Petrel is on the Review List of NSW ORAC and will be subject to their confirmation. I understand that no photos were taken, but a written description would be welcome) |
| Roger McGovern and all on the Halicat 11/5 #178753 |
| | Restless Flycatcher, Jacky Winter,White-winged ChoughWilton Recreation ground |
| Illawarra Birders day walk recorded 69 species in the Wilton and
Douglas Park, highlights were Restless Flycatcher, Jacky Winter, White-winged Chough, Common Bronzewing, Wedge-tailed Eagle plus many more |
| Illawarra Birders 11/5 #178743 |
| Fri 10 | | Scarlet Honeyeater and other migrantsVale of Ah Reserve, Milperra |
| A flock of about 20 Scarlet Honeyeaters were migrating along the Georges River in AM, in similar fashion to Yellow-faced Honeyeaters(i.e. low and touching down here and there), but not associating with latter. Also, several flocks of Yellow-faced, a flock of 30 Noisey Friarbirds, a spread of Grey Fantails and a few Golden Whistlers. |
| David James 10/5 #178591 |
| | Powerful OwlTuggerah State Conservation Area |
| PowOw was accidentally flushed from a (roost ?) tree and observed in a Swamp Mahogony before flying off again. |
| Amanda Lilleyman 12/5 #178957 |
| | Musk LorikeetCampbelltown |
| 30 birds in flowering gums of Macarthur Square car park. |
| Lorne Johnson 12/5 #178815 |
| | Turquoise ParrotAshford Road, NE of Rocky Creek Road, NE of Strathbogie |
| 4 Turquoise Parrots flew across road |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178756 |
| | Diamond Firetail, Hooded Robin, Little Lorikeet, Brown Treecreeper, Jacky Winter Severn River Nature Reserve, near Ashford and adjacent private land and TSR |
| Two separate Firetails in Reserve, pair of Hooded Robins, two Jacky Winters, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters, Little Lorikeet and Brown Treecreeper heard calling on private land. Two Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters in TSR. No public access to private land, walking access to Nature Reserve and full access to TSR. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178755 |
| | Varied Sittella, Little Lorikeet, Brown Treecreeper, Musk Lorikeet, Fuscous HoneyNullamanna Road, Nullamanna, NE of Inverell |
| One Sittella flew to tree and was attacked by a Fuscous Honeyeater, Little Lorikeet and Musk Lorikeets heard calling, two Brown Treecreepers heard calling. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178751 |
| | Musk DuckBarayamal National Park (Lake Inverell Reserve) |
| Female on Lake Inverell. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178747 |
| | Spotted Harrier Stratheden Lagoon NW of Casino |
| Good views of 1 Adult Spotted Harrier flying low over grassland near lagoon.
Including the Spotted Harrier, 10 species of raptor were sighted yesterday in the Casino area:- 2 Black Kites, 4 Swamp Harriers,2 White- Bellied Sea Eagles,1 Br Goshawk, 1 Pacific Baza, 1 WTE. numerous Whistling Kites, Bl. shouldered Kites, and Kestrels. |
| June & Norm Harris, Eric & Marg Wheeler, Andrea Forrest-Brown. 11/5 #178690 |
| | White-necked HeronBalmain |
| An adult White-necked Heron in College St park this morning, getting much attention from the local magpies. Flew off towards Mort Bay. |
| Robert Griffin 10/5 #178544 |
| Thu 9 | | Masked Owl, Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Rose-crowned Fruit-DoveCougal, NW of Kyogle on Lions Road |
| Single owl just on dusk. Three Glossy Black-Cockatoos seen flying low to the SE. Single wompoo calling in rainforest, three Rose-crowned Fruit-Doves calling in rainforest patch. |
| David Charley 13/5 #178978 |
| | Diamond Firetail, Painted Button-quail, Shining Bronze-CuckooGwydir River National Park, SE of Bingara (no public access) |
| One Firetail flew across Mehi Trail. Three Button-quail were flushed from ground and Cuckoo heard calling. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178746 |
| | CockatielCopeton Dam Road near Bingara |
| Five birds perched on powerlines. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178744 |
| | Little Lorikeet, Eastern Rosella/Pale-headed Rosella hybrid, Restless Flycatcher, Spiny-cheeked HoneGwydir River, Bingara |
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| Heard 1 Little Lorikeet, pair of Eastern Rosellas, male was hybrid Eastern/Pale-headed (see photo), One Restless Flycatcher heard calling, 2+ Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters in fruiting Pepper Tree. White-plumed Honeyeaters, Masked Lapwings and Galahs also present. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178740 |
| | Turquoise Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Painted Button-quail, Yellow-tufted HoneyeaterWarialda National Park, Adams Scrub, S of Warialda (no public access) |
| 2 Turquoise Parrots flew to trees from ground, 2+ Little Lorikeets heard calling, 3 Painted Button-quail flushed from ground, 2+ Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters in eucalypts. One Grey-crowned babbler flew from Adams Scrub Road near NP. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178738 |
| | Pale-headed RosellaAdams Scrub Road, S of Gwydir Highway,W of Delungra |
| Two birds flew over road and landed in eucalypt. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178736 |
| | Barn OwlBoyters Lane, Jerseyville |
| A short visit to the treeline corridors planted near the Boyters Lane Bird Hide around 3:30 p.m.
Barn Owl Good views from as close as 5 metres when flushed 3 times, all in full sunlight. Almost pure white below and light grey above, with distinctive facial marks as it flew straight towards me then overhead. The bird "exploded" from a tree as I walked past, and flew into another, but must have moved because it flushed a second time from another location, again surprising me. Full list |
| Roger Giller 10/5 #178652 |
| | Black KiteCouncil Waste Site Lismore |
| Numbers of Black Kite appear to continue to rise in the Northern Rivers. Now min. 200 at council tip in Wyrallah Rd, Lismore. Gives new meaning to "Indian summer" (the weather has been good too!) Full list |
| Hans Wohlmuth 10/5 #178571 |
| | Masked OwlWyong State Forest, Wyong Creek |
| Pair heard calling near Kidmans Lane, Wyong Creek and the observer is familiar with the species. |
| Wendy Gleen 10/5 #178545 |
| | Eastern Barn OwlPenrith Lakes and Regatta Center |
| Eastern Barn Owl heard screeching at 19:20hrs this evening near the Gate A entrance. |
| Ákos Lumnitzer and his three mutts 9/5 #178512 |
| | Grey Goshawk (white morph), Nankeen Night-heronWarriewood Wetlands |
| Main pond. Early 0630 start. Also Red-browed Finches, Spotted Pardalotes, Red-whiskered Bulbuls. 0600 hrs at the end of Irrawong. Plenty of Scarlet, White-cheeked & Yellow-faced Honeyeaters. |
| Mike Barrow 9/5 #178503 |
| | Jacky WinterWestern Sydney Parklands, Quakers Hill |
| After an absence of four years it was great to see a pair of Jacky Winters have returned to the paddocks in the northernmost section of the parklands. |
| Mark Fuller, Jim Dixon and John DeHeume 9/5 #178490 |
| Wed 8 | | Spotted Harrier, White-headed Pigeon, Satin Bowerbird, Blue-face HoneyeaterYengo National Park (Big Yengo Homestead) |
| White-headed Pigeon and Satin Bowerbird were seen around a rainforest gully and Spotted Harrier was seen over the grassy paddock and ridge-line at the homestead. I have previously observed Little Lorikeets in Yengo NP. Surprising bird highlights for the area! |
| Amanda Lilleyman 12/5 #178908 |
| | Little Eagle, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Whistling KiteNew England Highway S of Deepwater |
| Two Whistling Kites attacking one Little Eagle high above paddock. Juvenile-immature Wedge-tailed Eagle in flight lower down. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178734 |
| | Sacred Kingfisher, Nankeen Night-heronMeadowbank Park Sydney |
| Three Sacred Kingfishers & one Nankeen Night-heron feeding in the mangroves along the Parramatta river. |
| michael ronan 8/5 #178436 |
| | Pink-eared Duck, Hoary-headed GrebeBelmore River Swamp, Seale Road, East Kempsey |
| A brief visit to Seale Road revealed 127 Pink-eared Ducks. Other highlights were Hoary-headed Grebes, Australasian Shoveler, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Brown Goshawk, three Swamp Harriers and 100's Grey Teal, Pacific Black Duck and Pied Stilts. Only part of the swamp is visible from the road so there would be large numbers of additional waterbirds present. |
| Tim Morris 8/5 #178426 |
| Tue 7 | | Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Spotted Quail-thrushBlue Nobby, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, SSE of Armidale (no public access) |
| Two Cockatoos flew from fruiting Black She-oak Allocasuarina littoralis. Two Quail-thrush flew from track. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 11/5 #178733 |
| | White-backed Swallow20 km SE of Maules Creek |
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| 4 White-backed Swallows were seen hawking for insects above the (dry) bed of Maules Creek (the creek), about 20 km SE of Maules Creek (the village of the same name) around 8 am. Further information |
| Michael Dahlem, Ros Druce 7/5 #178298 |
| | Great Crested Grebe, Singing HoneyeaterSplit Rock Dam (between Barraba and Manilla) |
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| A single Great Crested Grebe, still in breeding plumage, was found resting at Split Rock Dam, in amongst many other aquatic birds. Also two Singing Honeyeaters. Further information |
| Michael Dahlem, Ros Druce 7/5 #178297 |
| | White-winged Chough, Spotted Harrier, Hoary-headed GrebeSydney Olympic Park |
| We dropped over to SOP in the late morning and found the 3 reported White-winged Choughs at Newington Armoury from outside the locked fence along Holker St. They then flew to a carpark adjacent to Silverwater jail and were very tame foraging in mulched gardens. A Spotted Harrier was flying along the Parramatta River on the Ryde side. Then 2 Spotted Harriers at Woo-la-ra hill (an adult and a moulting sub-adult) were quartering, talon grappling and sitting on the ground. A pair of Crested Shrike-Tits were in the she-oaks along Louise Savage Walkway. A Hoary-headed Grebe and an Australian Spotted Crake were visible from Haslam's Pier. |
| David James and Dion Hobcroft 7/5 #178287 |
| | Swift ParrotMeadowbank TAFE grounds, Rhodes St |
| Six Swift Parrots were feeding among a flock of Musk Lorikeets on flowering Swamp Mahagony trees growing on TAFE grounds. They are back again. For last 7 years I observed them stopping at this site for few days in May before going north. There is only seven small Swamp Mahagony gums and a few flowering ironbark gums growing there. |
| Ted Wnorowski 7/5 #178257 |
| | Common Bronzewing, Nankeen Night-heronPlumpton Park |
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| Drawn to the call of Noisy Miners, I found a large group had what appeared to be an injured bird pinned down. I was amazed to see a Common Bronzewing which flew off and seemed OK. They later alerted me to a Nankeen Night-heron trying to roost quietly in a tree. (Moderator's note (NH): Looks like a defence posture against the harassing Noisy Miners to me) |
| Mark Fuller 7/5 #178246 |
| Mon 6 | | Eastern Barn OwlBirchgrove/Balmain |
| An Eastern Barn Owl, roosting in garden on Birchgrove Rd, mobbed by Pied Currawongs and forced to fly off towards Yurulbin/Long Nose Pt. |
| Hazel Barker (reported to Robert Griffin) 10/5 #178543 |
| | Noisy PittaPoint Clare |
| There's a good walking path at Point Clare, with some remnant forest on one side, and water on the other. The Noisy Pitta was on the path about three metres in front of me, and after about three minutes hopping about it disappeared into the thick bush. |
| louise evans 8/5 #178414 |
| | Superb ParrotCharles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga |
| 12+ Superb Parrot are currently resident at the Wagga Wagga campus of Charles Sturt University - regularly seen along the Walla Walk (and calling outside my office window).
(Note from Moderator, please contact AKM as your email address is incorrect) |
| TIm Dolby 6/5 #178216 |
| | Black Kite (70)Cowra |
| Approx. 70 Black Kites circling just outside Cowra on the Young road. A few Whistling Kites also flying amongst them. |
| Peter Ball, reported via Carol Probets 6/5 #178175 |
| | Black KiteWoy Woy tip, Central Coast |
| Three Kites flying over the tip. |
| Tim and Liz Faulkner 6/5 #178163 |
| | Black Kite, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Collared SparrowhawkCoutts Crossing Village |
| Single Black Kite circling low over village @ 1145 hrs moved off to east. Adult Wedge-tailed Eagle gliding W at 1210 hrs. Adult Collared Sparrowhawk perched on dead branches of eucalypt with Grey Butcherbird nearby in village yesterday afternoon. |
| Greg Clancy 6/5 #178151 |
| | Spotted Harrier147 Levenstrath Rd. Levenstrath. nr Grafton. |
| 12.10pm. A single bird working low over grassland and along gully. |
| Warren Thompson 6/5 #178136 |
| | Spotted HarrierArmidale Rd.South Grafton. |
| 11.20am. Over grassland near the entrance to Waste Disposal site. |
| Warren Thompson 6/5 #178135 |
| | Blue-faced Honeyeater, Spangled Drongo, Grey GoshawkNurragingy Reserve, Doonside |
| Four Blue-faced Honeyeater, Grey Goshawk and two Spangled Drongo (near the Centre) this morning. |
| Ted Wnorowski 6/5 #178122 |
| Sun 5 | | Black-necked Stork, Nankeen Night Heron, Swamp HarrierHunter Wetlands Centre, Newcastle |
| A pair of BNS was the highlight of a walk through the Wetlands Centre. Black-necked Storks actually within the
Wetland centre are very rare! |
| Amanda Lilleyman and Bret Stewart 12/5 #178916 |
| | BudgerigarNemingha, Tamworth |
| A flock of approx. 50 individuals seen flying along Back Kootingal Road, heading toward Kootingal. Alighted in a small gum tree so was able to get a good first glimpse of these beauties! |
| Leah R Tsang 11/5 #178804 |
| | Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Bassian ThrushBerowra Valley Regional Park (Crosslands Reserve) |
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| Heard and then sighted 2 Glossy Black-Cockatoos flying along Berowra Creek at the northern end of the reserve. Later we were surprised to see 2 Bassian Thrushes on the mown grass adjacent to the mangroves lining the creek. |
| Cameron Ward, Janette Ward 9/5 #178528 |
| | Black Falcon, Little Eagle, Brown Goshawk & Black KiteApex Caravan Pk on Lachlad River, Cowra Rd, Forbes |
| The CCGBNSW May camp was based at the Apex Caravan park which is located on the timbered banks of the Lachlan River at the edge of town on the Cowra road. This was a great place for birds, particularly raptors. Both a Black Falcon and a Little Eagle were seen to harass returning flcoks of galahs, the Goshawks were courting, Black and Whistling Kites regularly passed over the camp, Brown Treecreepers, and Grey-crowned Babblers were present in the River Red Gums and Yellow Box trees around the Camp, as well as Little Friabirds and lone Olive-backed Oriole & Restless Flycatcher, Southern Boobooks called at night, and Nankeen Kestrels and Black-shoulderded Kites were in the adjoining paddocks. |
| Alan Morris & 9 members CCGBNSW 9/5 #178465 |
| | Turquoise Parrot, Speckled Warbler, Red-capped Robin, HobbyGlen Echo Trail Junction, Nangar NP Eugowra |
| At the junction of the Glen Echo Trail and the Nangar NP access road in from the Eugowra -Orange Road (the Escort Way) within Nangar NP, a pair and then 3 Turquoise Parrots were flushed from the ground in box woodland. In this area there were also 4 Brown Treecreepers, 4 Speckled Warblers, 6 Red-capped Robins, Southern Whiteface, Jacky Winter, Yellow-faced & White-eared Honeyeaters, 3 Golden Whistlers, 2 Common Bronzewings and a Wedge-tailed Eagle and great views of a Hobby |
| Alan Morris & 9 members CCGBNSW 9/5 #178463 |
| | Eastern OspreyBridge over the Lane Cove River , Lane Cove |
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| Gavin Pilz 7/5 #178239 |
| | Spotted HarrierMuttonbird Island, Coffs Harbour |
| A Spotted Harrier was seen flying low all over the small island for about 15 minutes before flying off over the ocean/beach to the next piece of land. This is one of the most odd habitats to find a Spotted Harrier in. Other raptors included an Osprey and a Brahminy Kite. 2 Australasian Pipits were seen on the rockshelf of the island. 33 species were recorded on the island and the marina. List No. 178162 is online if anyone is interested in viewing it. Further information |
| Curtis Hayne 6/5 #178165 |
| | Freckled Duck, Australian ShelduckEdgells Lane Wetland, Bathurst |
| Four Freckled Ducks with one female Australian Shelduck, Australasian Shoveler, Pink-eared Duck, Hardhead, Grey Teal, Australian Wood Duck (aka Maned Duck), 2 Australian Pelicans and 2 Black Swans. Further information |
| Mike Fleming and Anne Kerle 6/5 #178115 |
| | Freckled Duck, Australasian BitternPitt Town Lagoon (NW of Sydney) |
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| This morning at Pitt Town Lagoon, there were 45 Freckled Ducks, c15 Pink-eared Ducks and a fewer numbers of Hardhead, Pacific Black Duck and Grey Teal. The Freckled Ducks were the most numerous waterfowl present on the lagoon!!! This is also the highest number of Freckled Ducks I have seen in Sydney! We also saw on 3 occasions an Australasian Bittern as well as one Swamp Harrier, 2 (possibly 4) Whistling Kites, Black-shouldered Kite and heard a White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (the later has been a regular bird here over the last month or so). |
| Edwin Vella and Tony Dawe 5/5 #178079 |
| | Budgerigar, Black Falcon, Flame Robin, Spotted Harrier and moreCapertee Valley |
| An amazing day spent in the Capertee Valley today with Dad. The highlight was a tie between seeing around 40 Budgerigars, in three separate groups, and three Black Falcons together, which was a personal bogey for both of us. With so much of the Valley in private ownership, it is impossible to know how many Budgies are there, but it could be hundreds. One tree on the Pipeline (Newnes) Track featured, simultaneously, a Gang-Gang and a Budgie, surely something unrecorded?! Other good birds included a pair of Flame Robins, two Hooded Robins, two adult Spotted Harriers, Wedge-tailed Eagle and Australian Hobby (7 species of raptor identified, with an unidentified Accipter and likely Little Eagle also seen), Brown Quail, Hoary-headed Grebe, White-necked Heron, and a pair of Azure Kingfishers. Of note also was the abundance of Diamond Firetails, with some seen at most locations, and a maximum of 20 at one location. Full list |
| Ashwin and David Rudder 5/5 #178035 |
| | Curlew Sandpiper, Pectoral SP, Wood SP, Common Greenshank, Double-banded PloverFivebough Wetlands, Leeton |
| Curlew Sandpiper (pr) in breeding plumage, single Pectoral and 12+ Sharp-tailed Sandpipers along with a Wood Sandpiper (in flight), Common Greenshank and Double-banded Plover - late Sunday pm. Lots of Red-necked Avocet, Brolga (28), Red-kneed Dotterel (100s), Australian Spotted Crake (12+), Spotless Crake calling. Plenty of Australian Shelduck, Pink-eared Duck, Australasian Shoveler and a few Freckled Duck. A great afternoon's birding. |
| Keith Hutton and Max O'Sullivan 5/5 #178014 |
| | Spotted Harriers, Wedge-tailed Eagles, Whistling KitesCastlereagh |
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| After my dawn adventure, I quickly drove past my fave raptor spot at Smith/Castlereagh Roads. There were two adult Spotted Harriers hunting over the paddock at Princes Farm and I noted one attacking the arriving local Wedge-tailed Eagle male. The wedgies sat atop the same tree in which Edwin and I saw the Black Kite on March 23rd this year. I "chased" the two harriers over to the west and both came within 20m of me as I stood in the middle of the road. Sadly, I had too much focal length on. About one hour later the eagles were spooked off the tree by a man feeding the race horses and they flew towards me. They commenced ascending to great heights and a Whistling Kite began to charge at the male. He then did three pot hook displays.
See further info for photos of my fun morning. Further information |
| Ákos Lumnitzer 5/5 #178002 |
| | Sooty Owl, Glossy Black-CockatooGlenbrook |
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| I was at one of our known Sooty Owl roosts at 4:30 this morning. It was deathly quiet for nearly an hour when a Tyto-shaped bird glided about six or so meters above me (I could see the shape against the sky). This was at 05:17. At 05:26 I heard a single bomb whistle call from approximately 100 meters or so away. At 05:45 the dawn chorus began and at 05:48 I believe I heard a single screech of a Masked Owl, albeit from quite some distance, hence I would not put money on it. Ascending from the gully I quickly checked a known Tawny Frogmouth winter roost and it was occupied by one adult. I also heard and saw a lone adult Glossy Black-Cockatoo. Further information |
| Ákos Lumnitzer 5/5 #177997 |
| | Buller's Albatross, White-fronted TernNorth Head, Manly |
| Seen my first Buller's Albatross & White-fronted Tern for the winter. Also 40+ Shy Albatross, 60+ Black-browed Albatross and 4 Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross. |
| michael ronan. 5/5 #177987 |
| | Musk LorikeetMoore Park, Sydney |
| Musk Lorikeets are back in the inner city in a big way. Never before seen them outnumbering Rainbow Lorikeets. Numerous flocks between 12pm and 4pm Musk Lorikeets mostly heading from Centennial Park to Redfern. Largest flock around 45 Musk Lorikeets by far biggest I've ever seen locally. Total number over the period would have been over 90. |
| Eric Finley 5/5 #177982 |
| | Spangled DrongoEastlakes golf course |
| 1 Spangled Drongo this morning at Eastlakes. |
| Bas Hensen 5/5 #177980 |
| Sat 4 | | Red-necked Avocet, Black-winged Stilt, Grey TealLake Cowal North, south-west of Forbes |
| A visit was made to the northern section of Lake Cowal, by members of the CCGBNSW, accessed from the Burcher-Forbes rd that crosses the Lake but the road is closed as the water is over the road. From this road we saw about 2000 Red-necked Avocet, 1500 Black-winged Stilt, 20,000+ Grey Teal, 100s of Pelicans in the deeper water, many Red-kneed and Black-fronted Dotterel and about 20 Silver Gulls. The Lake is fast drying up and the water is very shallow. |
| Alan Morris and 9 other members CCGBNSW 7/5 #178243 |
| | Black-necked StorkGrafton area (4km north) |
| A single adult Black-necked Stork on a pond on the left side of Pacific Hwy, going north from Grafton (approx 4 km north) |
| Alex and Ted Wnorowski 6/5 #178121 |
| | Yellow-billed SpoonbillBundanoon township |
| A single Yellow-billed Spoonbill flying over town late afternoon. YBSs are rarely seen in the Southern Highlands - this is only my second record. Species 152 for Bundanoon. |
| Lorne Johnson 6/5 #178120 |
| | Freckled DuckEarthcare Park, Metford Rd, Tenambit |
| 18-19 Freckled Ducks |
| Dorien, Nick Livanos and Grant Brosie 5/5 #177901 |
| | Black KiteSouthern Maitland |
| Standing at Gullivers Lane, Louth Park we had a clear view from the East Maitland Tip all the way around to South Maitland. There were 3 groups of Kites circling, 100-110 over the tip, 50 over Rathluba and 30 over South Maitland. So our conservative count was 180+ kite in the air at once. |
| Dorien, Nick Livanos and Grant Brosie 5/5 #177900 |
| | Eastern Reef Egret (Dark Morph) (Pacific Reef-Heron)Avalon Beach |
| Dark Morph bird flew North around Bangalley Headland this morning. I haven't heard of them at Avalon otherwise. (Moderator's note (NH): While it is not surprising at all to see Eastern Reef Egret (aka Pacific Reef-Heron) at this site, indeed nobody has reported them from there yet). |
| Henry Coleman 4/5 #177873 |
| | late Common Koel (Australian Koel)Pymble |
| Common (Australian) Koel heard calling on and off for around fifteen minutes this afternoon. |
| Max de Beer 4/5 #177872 |
| | Freckled DuckPitt Town Lagoon, Windsor |
| 38 birds today, flushed into open by a pair of Whistling Kites, Also a pair of Australasian Shovelers and good numbers of Pink-eared Ducks |
| Chris Gladwin 4/5 #177848 |
| | Pink-eared DuckCentennial Parklands |
| Two pink-eared ducks still on the Duck Pond. Today roosting on the edge of an island, almost indistinguishable from the rocks around them until one moved. Also possible hoary-headed grebe, but too distant to identify. |
| Graeme Robinson 4/5 #177845 |
| | Brown FalconHarparary, 40 klms South of Narrabri, 2390 NSW |
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| A single Brown Falcon was observed on over-head power lines, on this private property. (Moderator's note (NH): Although Brown Falcons are not unusual in the area, I decided to post this for ID Brown vs. Black Falcon. This bird was initially reported as a possible Black Falcon. Except for the squarish tail (which is often hard to judge on a single photo anyway), all field marks speak for Brown Falcon: overall stance, double tear drop marks on cheeks, barring of tail (perched), pale spots on the upperwing and tail (flying)). Further information |
| Roselyn Druce 4/5 #177831 |
| | Swift ParrotLyndale Avenue, Port Macquarie |
| 9 Swift Parrots, flying high and towards the south. First record for the season. |
| Tim Morris 4/5 #177801 |
| Fri 3 | | Speckled Warbler, Grey-crowned Babbler, Restless FlycatcherBack Yamma SF, Forbes |
| At a site in the souther-west corner in Back Yamma SF there were many Red-capped Robins, 3+ Grey-crowned Babbler, 1 Rufous Whistler, 3 Golden Whistler, 3 Speckled Warbler, Southern Whiteface, 1 Restless Flycatcher, many Brown Treecreepers, Jacky winter, Striped Honeyeater, Eastern Yellow Robin, Inland, Yellow & Yellow-rumped Thornbills, and a Wedge-tailed Eagle. |
| Alan Morris & 9 members CCGBNSW 9/5 #178464 |
| | Freckled Duck, Blue-billed Duck, Little FriarbirdGum Swamp Forbes |
| 45 species seen in 60 minutes. Highlights were 4 Freckeld Ducks and a Blue-billed Duck adjacent to the hide, many Pinkear and Grey Teal and a few Shoveler. The waterlevel was too high to readily see crakes but there were some Red-kneed Dotterels. Little Friarbirds and Striped Honeyeaters were seen and heard well! 2 Sea-eagles and 2 Black-shouldered Kites and 4 Whistling Kites were easy to see. Good numbers of Little and Hoary-headed Grebes, but only 4 Yellow-billed and 1 Royal Spoonbill! A Peregrine Falcon was seen to strike a Feral Pigeon which fell into the water |
| Alan Morris & 9 members of CCGBNSW 9/5 #178462 |
| | Ground Cuckoo-shrike, Hobby, Grey-crowned BabblerCarragatel Overflow, Bundaburra Lagoon, Newell H'way, 8 km SW Forbes |
| A pair of Ground Cuckoo-shrikes were observed to mob an Australian Hobby perched at the top of a dead tree near this billabong, eventually forcing the Hobby to move to another tree 300m away! Other birds present were 2 Cockatiel, 2 Brown Treecreepers, 8 Red-kneed Dotterels, 6 Grey-crowned Babbler, a Nankeen Kestrel, a Whistling Kite and a number of Red-rumped Parrots |
| Alan Morris, Allan Benson & members CCGBNSW 7/5 #178244 |
| | Spotted HarrierTeven Road / Bruxner Highway intersection, West Ballina |
| Single Spotted Harrier hunting over long grasses and wetland margins. In recent weeks this bird has been seen regularly in this area. |
| David Charley 5/5 #177921 |
| | Spotted HarrierPimlico Road, south west of Ballina |
| Two Spotted Harriers seen hunting over soybean and fallow fields. |
| David Charley 5/5 #177920 |
| | Sooty OwlWarrimoo |
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| This evening at 18:00 a Sooty Owl called deep in the forest. It came to check us out for about five minutes. A wonderful sighting. |
| Ákos Lumnitzer, Mickey Mackwan, Graham Turner 3/5 #177727 |
| | Spotted HarrierTyagarah 28 35S 153 32E 1' Cell |
| Another Spotted Harrier along the Pacific Highway in the Northern Rivers. Full list |
| Hans Wohlmuth 3/5 #177706 |
| | Nankeen Night-HeronEastlakes Golf Course |
| I came across around 15-20 Nankeen Night-Herons roosting in trees along one of the canals while working at Eastlakes today at around 1100. The location is known as Pond 5 in Sydney Water documentation but I am not sure if this is the same naming convention used by the public or the golf course. |
| Jon Spicer-Bell 3/5 #177653 |
| Thu 2 | | Swift ParrotTaronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo NSW |
| Five Swift Parrots observed feeding noisily in non-flowering eucalypt |
| Andrew Bishop 12/5 #178871 |
| | Red-necked AvocetGoran Lake, 30 km south of Gunnedah 2380 |
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| Since my last report on 20 April (#175887) there has been a major change at Goran Lake. The remaining shallow water has attracted more than 1000 Red-necked Avocets. The attached photo shows only the densest cluster. Bird-watching from the public road is becoming difficult due to increasing distance and intervening mudflats. Evaporation rates are high and the lake will probably soon be dry. Further information |
| Michael Dahlem 2/5 #177611 |
| Wed 1 | | Royal Spoonbill, BrolgaBoyters Lane, Jerseyville |
| Royal Spoonbill (80)
Brolga (2) Full list |
| Roger Giller 1/5 #177538 |
| | Spotted HarrierCudgera Creek South East 1' Cell |
| A Spotted Harrier by the Pacific Highway just north of Sleepy Hollow. Full list |
| Hans Wohlmuth 1/5 #177548 |
| | Radjah Shelduck (pending NSW ORAC decision)Coldstream Rd Ulmarra |
| This morning we saw 2 Radjah Shelducks perched on the roof of a pump shed at a waterhole on Coldstream Rd Ulmarra. There were 32 Brolgas next to Post Office Lane Ulmarra. (Moderator's Note (NH): Radjah Shelduck [aka Raja Shelduck] is on the Review List of NSW ORAC and wil be subject to their confirmation) |
| Eric and Margaret Wheeler, June and Norm Harris 1/5 #177524 |
| Tue 30 | | Beach Thick-kneeHastings Point |
| A pair of Beach Thick-knees at daytime roost west of the bridge. |
| Rob Morrow 6/5 #178148 |
| | Red-winged Parrot, Australian King-Parrot, Diamond Firetail, Little Lorikeet, Speckled WarblerW of Weean Crk, W of Kings Plains National Park, NE of Inverell (no public access) |
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| Adult pair of Red-winged Parrots, two female plumaged Australian King-Parrots, one Little Lorikeet, Mistletoebirds all feeding in mistletoe, also two adult Diamond Firetails feeding three begging juveniles, Spotted and Striated Pardalotes in same trees. Two Speckled Warblers and a Jacky Winter nearby. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 4/5 #177786 |
| | Freckled Duck, Whistling KitePitt Town Lagoon |
| Party of three (3) Whistling Kites flew over Pitt Town Lagoon and settled on one of the island dead trees. Spooked the ducks and flock of ten (10) Freckled Ducks settled on the water 100m from the mound. Excellent. No sign of Bitterns though. |
| Chris and Jane Gregory 30/4 #177500 |
| | Black FalconWallabadah Road, 2-3kms east of Quirindi NSW |
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| Michael Perkins 30/4 #177486 |
| Mon 29 | | late DollarbirdMyall Lakes National Park (Mungo Brush - Paperbark Picnic Area) |
| 1 Dollarbird calling loudly and then briefly seen in flight. Quite a late sighting for a Dollarbird. Musk Duck hanging around the ferry area and an adult and juvenile Brahminy Kite over the broadwater along with two Crested Terns and loads of Whistling Kite. |
| Simon Gorta 4/5 #177761 |
| | Black-necked Stork, Yellow-billed SpoonbillMcMahon Rd swamp, E. of Casino |
| Single adult stork and pair of Yellow-billed Spoonbill, Tawny Grassbird seen as well. |
| J.Wieneke,M.Dam, R.Lamb 3/5 #177695 |
| | Great Crested Grebe, Blue-billed DuckFairy Hill Swamp, near Casino |
| All three grebe species present, along with 3 Blue-billed Duck, Wandering Whistling-duck and family of Brown Quail. |
| J.Wieneke,M.Dam,R.Lamb 3/5 #177693 |
| | Blue-billed Duck, Hoary-headed Grebe,Hobby, Swamp HarrierLlewellyns Rd, Casino |
| Pair of Blue-billed Duck, also Aust.Shoveler and a Glossy Ibis. More Hoary-headed Grebe than Australasian, pairs of Aust.Hobby and Swamp Harrier keeping waterbirds on the alert. |
| J.Wieneke,M.Dam, R.Lamb 3/5 #177692 |
| | Common BronzewingLower Pappinbarra |
| Never seen Common Bronzewing in the area before. A Bar-shouldered Dove was following it around as it searched the ground. The BS Dove seemed very interested in it, following it for more than 100m, but the Bronzewing behaved as if it was not happy about the close attention. Then I saw it again several hours later about 300 m away foraging on the ground again. (Moderator's note (NH): Indeed, Common Bronzewing has not yet been recorded in this block). |
| Ian Kerr 30/4 #177489 |
| | Freckled Duck, Great Crested Grebe, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, woodswallowsWonga Wetlands, West Albury |
| A short stop in the afternoon produced some interesting species including the following,
At least 7 Freckled Ducks, 1 juv. Great Crested Grebe, a few White-breasted and at least 1 Black-faced Woodswallow, 1 White-bellied Sea-eagle (all on or near Lagoon 1).
1 White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike and a lone Brown Treecreeper near the Visitor Centre. |
| Falk Wicker 30/4 #177441 |
| | Little EagleNurragingy Reserve, Doonside |
| Little Egle was perching on the gum tree near the Centre oblivious to harassment of Noisy Miners, Australian Raven and Pied Currawongs. |
| Ted Wnorowski 30/4 #177412 |
| | Powerful OwlBellawongarah - Berry Mountain |
| One Powerful Owl heard calling in the forest at 9:50pm for a short while. A relatively warm still night. |
| Carla Jackett 29/4 #177397 |
| | Spotted HarrierLong Term Car Park, Sydney Airport |
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| Single Spotted Harrier observed hunting near the long term car park, occasionally being harassed by Australian Ravens. |
| Nigel Coghlan 29/4 #177389 |
| | Yellow- tailed Black CockatooMcGregor Reserve, Rankin Park, newcastle |
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| A flock of 10 or more Yellow- tailed Black Cockatoos in McGregor Reserve, Rankin Park, Newcastle behind John Hunter Hospital. Just a short walk along the track and you will see them feeding on the pine cones and having a merry, vocal chat.
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| Kathryn Diehm 29/4 #177368 |
| | Magpie Goose, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, BudgerigarNarrabri Lake, Narrabri West 2390 |
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| 30 Magpie Geese are still present at Narrabri Lake (the photo shows about 26); looks like they are set to stay. A pair of Chestnut-breasted Mannikins is still nesting, but all breeding activity of the aquatic birds is over for the season. Apart from the "usual suspects", there were also 2 Red-kneed Dotterels today. And, as everywhere else in the region right now, a flock of Budgerigars (about 50 of them roosting in eucalypts; took a few photos). Further information |
| Michael Dahlem 29/4 #177341 |
| | Black KiteCouncil Waste Site Lismore |
| Minimum 55 Black Kites at the council waste facility in Wyrallah Rd. Normally rare in the Northern Rivers, although that clearly has not been the case in the past couple of months. Full list |
| Hans Wohlmuth 29/4 #177331 |
| | Little CorellaGrafton 2460 |
| 8.15am. Approx. 300 Little Corella in two flocks and loose birds over Grafton between Dobie Street and the Clarence River. |
| Warren Thompson 29/4 #177290 |
| Sun 28 | | Black Kite, WeebillCoutts Crossing |
| One kite observed by Bill hunting on wing N of Orara River at Coutts Crossing in morning. 23+ observed by Greg in very high flock moving SW over southern end of village @ 1550 hrs. It wasn't clear if the birds seen constituted the whole flock or were the tail end of a larger flock. Two Weebills present all day in forested farmland at edge of village. |
| Greg Clancy, Bill O'Donnell 28/4 #177218 |
| | Powerful OwlLane Cove, Sydney |
| A Powerful Owl hit our window. It was a bit winded but fine. When we turned the light on to investigate the noise we saw it on the ground accompanied by its mate. We gazed at each other for a short time, quickly turned the light out and off they flew. |
| John Francis Ryan 2/5 #177587 |
| | Rose RobinMulgoa, private property |
| two males and 1 female, first sighting of season |
| peter harvey 29/4 #177295 |
| | Campbell Albatross, Providence Petrel, Wilson's Storm-PetrelTerrigal pelagic, Central Coast |
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| Tim Faulkner organised the first Terrigal pelagic for today with 10 observers, unfortunately the sea was flat and there was little wind out off the continental shelf. Highlights included 1 Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross, 11+ Black-browed Albatross, 1 Campbell Albatross, 10+ Wilson's Storm-Petrels, 2+ Providence Petrel, 2 Short-tailed Shearwaters, 20+ Wedge-tailed & 20+ Flesh-footed Shearwaters. |
| Tim Faulkner, Alan Morris, John Weigel (photo) and 7 others. 29/4 #177289 |
| | Whistling KitePennant Hills near pennnat Hills Park |
| Whistling Kite gliding low over the eastern Pennat Hills area near park, unusual for the area. |
| Ian francis 29/4 #177282 |
| | Rose RobinGreenwich Gore Creek |
| One male.
Only my 2nd local record.
Also an adult White-bellied Sea-Eagle, and an immature Satin Bowerbird. |
| Ted Nixon 28/4 #177273 |
| | Spotted Harriers, Jacky WinterCastlereagh, at the quarries |
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| This morning I observed my first Jacky Winter in this area. I have only ever seen them at Llandilo last year. It does not seem to be a common species. Another brief visit this afternoon blessed me with sighting two adult Spotted Harriers hunting inside the quarries. I was able to follow one as it flew at eye level in front of me in Smith Rd. Then I was just able to pass it, stop and get a couple of photos at lightning speeds.
My friend Peter Phelan reported getting great photos of an adult Swamp Harrier, the local Wedge-tailed Eagle pair and a third-year White-bellied Sea Eagle rob a Whistling Kite of its fish. For my own photos of the Spotted Harriers see further information below. Further information |
| Ákos Lumnitzer 28/4 #177222 |
| | Black KiteN of Clarence Regional Waste Depot, South Grafton |
| 9 kites flying S at c. 50 m above ground @1720 hrs. |
| Bill O'Donnell 28/4 #177221 |
| | Australasian Shoveler, Pink-eared DuckRichmond Lowlands |
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| Australasian Shoveler (4)
Pink-eared Duck (6)
Photograph attached. Full list |
| Greg McLachlan 28/4 #177216 |
| | Little EagleAgnes Banks Nature Reserve |
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| Had a good morning at Agnes Banks with Little Eagle, Square-tailed kite,White-bellied Sea-Eagle,Whistling Kite,Brown Falcon,Black-tailed Native hen,Azure kingfisher,Crested Shrike-Tit |
| Tony & Stephanie Dawe 28/4 #177156 |
| | Mangrove GerygonesWolli Creek, east of Jackson Place |
| Small flock of Mangrove Gerygones seen hawking in the canopy with Silvereyes, Spotted Pardalotes and Grey Fantails. Hard to get a good long look as they were very active, but they were calling (contact calls and song) constantly which confirmed the ID. Brown Goshawk, Eastern Spinebill and New Holland Honeyeaters also seen. Further information |
| Melissa Mason and Therese Alting 28/4 #177116 |
| Sat 27 | | Glossy IbisQueensland Road, Casino |
| Swamp on both sides of road about half-way along road contained 40+ Glossy Ibis, some actively feeding, most loafing in company with Black Swans, Australian White Ibis etc. |
| J.Wieneke, M.Dam, R.Lamb 3/5 #177662 |
| | Pink-eared Duck, Black-tailed Native-hen, Chestnut-breasted MannikinCasino STW |
| Many Pink-eared Duck, single Black-tailed Native-hen, 3 Aust. Shovelers, and a few Chestnut-breasted Mannikin. Total of 33 species in 35 minutes |
| J.Wieneke, M.Dam, R.Lamb 3/5 #177643 |
| | Little EagleBerowra |
| One Little Eagle observed above Windybanks Interchage (F3/Pacific Highway) at 1pm. |
| Paul Burcher 29/4 #177287 |
| | Pink-eared DuckCentennial Parklands Sydney |
| Pink-eared Duck main pond in the centre of park. Also Hoary-headed Grebe |
| Marie Lister 29/4 #177284 |
| | Swift ParrotRacecourse Beach, Ulladulla |
| 4 Swift Parrots flying south across coastal dune vegetation at 0730 hrs. |
| June Harris 28/4 #177237 |
| | Square-tailed KiteNowra |
| One Square-tailed Kite flying/soaring over township |
| June Harris 28/4 #177236 |
| | Black FalconClarence River, Ulmarra |
| One Black Falcon chasing a flock of galahs. Very rare visitor locally. |
| Russell Jago 27/4 #177013 |
| | Pink-eared Duck, Hoary-headed GrebeCentennial Park Sydney |
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| A pair of Pink-eared duck on the central main pond at CP this morning. Came near to the edge to my amazement and then spent time in the centre of the pond circling each other - a mating display? Also Hoary-headed Grebe. |
| Marie Lister 27/4 #176959 |
| | Yellow-faced HoneyeatersNanny Goat Hill, Earlwood |
| Spotted as part of the monthly survey of the area, about 6 Yellow-faced Honeyeaters flying over the hill. Not quite the 100+ sighted earlier in the week but an indication that this is on their route. Also sighted: Nankeen Night-heron, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, Golden Whistler, and Brown Goshawk, Further information |
| Melissa Mason, Fiona Vaughan 27/4 #176937 |
| Fri 26 | | Malleefowl, Grey-fronted and White-fronted HoneyeatersRoundhill Nature Reserve |
| One Malleefowl seen around 5pm crossing the Mt Hope dirt road that crosses Round Hill NR. White-fronted Honeyeaters and numerous Southern Scrub-robin & Shy Heathwren seen at the wheat field. Both Grey-fronted Honeyeater & Yellow-plumed Honeyeater seen near Whoey Tank. |
| Kathy Walter and John Goldie 28/4 #177259 |
| | Glossy Black-Cockatoo, Pied Oystercatcher, Eastern OspreyMetcalfes Track, Kylie Beach Camping Area, Crowdy Bay N.P. |
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| Very close views of 5 Glossy Black-Cockatoos resting in trees along Metcalfes Track about 100 metres from Kylies Beach Camping area, which is located top end of Crowdy Beach below Diamond Head on the NSW mid north coast. Also heard and saw 2 the following day flying over the camping area as we were packing up tents. Others birds of interest included a group of 10 Pied Oystercatchers and a pair of Eastern Ospreys, plus many hundreds of Scaly-breasted Lorikeets. |
| Cameron Ward, Janette Ward, Kathy Hayden 28/4 #177120 |
| | Freckled Duck, Australian Shoveler, Little EagleDairy Swamp, Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah (limited Access) |
| 35 species seen in 20 minutes just after 1300 hrs. Best birds were 12 Freckled Ducks (back to the numbers recorded in early March), 18 Shovelers, 18 Royal Spoonbills, 3 Yellow-billed Spoonbills, 4 Red-kneed & 3 Black-fronted Dotterels, 20+ Hoary-headed Grebes, 1 Little Eagle, 1 Swamp Harrier, 2 Whistling Kites and an immature Sea-eagle, 116 Grey Teal and 4 Chestnut Teal, still 6 White-breasted Woodswallows present, Striped Honeyeaters in the closest trees, 6 Black-winged Stlts and 44 Masked Lapwings.
(To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on 11/5/2013 CCGBNSW will schedule an extra outing to this Reserve - check with BNSW) |
| Alan Morris, Mike kuhl and Nick Carson 27/4 #177042 |
| | Masked OwlMajors Creek on Grafton-Armidale Road |
| Very white bird (? male) flew across road @ 1850 hrs. Distinguished from Barn Owl by large size and strong direct laboured flight. |
| Greg Clancy 26/4 #176913 |
| | Spotted HarrierNew England Highway, Glencoe. |
| Adult Spotted Harrier over paddock.
(Moderator's note: In view of the fact that there are many Spotted Harriers in NSW west of the Great Diving Range, it has been decided that we will not publish any more sightings from there unless there are exceptional circumstances about the sighting. At the rate they are now being seen in coastal regions we may have to restrict postings of them there too but not at this stage as yet. They, like Black Kites and Budgerigars are certainly moving into coastal regions.AKM) |
| Warren Martin 26/4 #176911 |
| | Spotted HarrierN edge of Glen Innes |
| Adult Spotted Harrier over paddock. |
| Warren Martin 26/4 #176910 |
| | Diamond Firetail3.3 Km SE of Rocky Creek Road on the Ashford-Emmaville Road, NW of Strathbogie |
| One Diamond Firetail flew across road. |
| Warren Martin 26/4 #176909 |
| | Whistling KiteNW of Strathbogie on the Ashford-Emmaville Road |
| c.15 kites took off from dumped pig carcases on ground. 5 were clearly seen as Whistling Kites and all were probably Whistling Kites as they all appeared to be the same size and colour. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 26/4 #176908 |
| | Budgerigar, Turquoise Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Brown Treecreeper, Musk Lorikeet, Rainbow LorikeetNW of Strathbogie on the Ashford-Emmaville Road |
| 30+ Budgerigars took flight from trees, 3+ Turquoise Parrots in flight, 6+ Little, 20+ Musk and 2+ Rainbow Lorikeets were feeding at eucalypt blossom, 2+ Brown Treecreepers in trees. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 26/4 #176907 |
| | Diamond Firetail, Dusky WoodswallowSeven River Nature Reserve, SE of Ashford |
| Three Diamond Firetails flew to trees from grass/ground. One Dusky Woodswallow in flight. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 26/4 #176906 |
| | Black Kite, Whistling KiteAshford Road, Inverell |
| 6+ Black Kites and 1 Whistling Kite in flight over open country. As a number of our records of Black Kites have been in association with Whistling Kites I was wondering if they had migrated together from the inland. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 26/4 #176905 |
| | OspreyLane Cove National Park (Fairyland) |
| A pair was fishing at Lane Cove River between Fairyland and River Ave. |
| Fatih Sam 26/4 #176897 |
| | Freckled Duck, Australasian Bittern, Rufous Whistler, Restless FlycatcherPitt Town Lagoon |
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| Freckled Duck, Australasian Bittern (1), Rufous Whistler (1 male), Restless Flycatcher Full list |
| Mark Young 26/4 #176888 |
| | Great Crested GrebeLake Wyangan, Griffith |
| 4 Great Crested Grebe, as well as Australasian Grebes and Hoary-headed Grebes. Among the many other birds there - Great, Little Black, Pied and Little Pied Cormorants. Many Australasian Darters, Australian Pelicans |
| Sandra Henderson and Judy Leitch 26/4 #176865 |
| Thu 25 | | Sooty OystercatcherSouth Head Sydney |
| A pair of Sooty Oystercatcher seen on the slimy green rocks at South Head 1.00pm on ANZAC Day. Plus about 30 New Holland Honeyeaters flying about in a "flock" around the Head and back and forth between the trees. |
| Marie Lister 27/4 #176962 |
| | Spotted HarrierCopeton Dam Road, 19 km from Inverell |
| Adult Spotted Harrier in flight over paddock |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 26/4 #176904 |
| | CockatielCopeton Dam Road, c.20 km SE of Bingara |
| 8-10 Cockatiel in flight over road |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 26/4 #176903 |
| | Black KiteCopeton Dam Road at edge of Inverell |
| Three Black Kites in flight. |
| Greg Clancy, Warren Martin 26/4 #176902 |
| | Little LorikeetFossickers Rest Carvan Park, Inverell |
| One bird flying over. |
| Greg Clancy 26/4 #176901 |
| | Freckled Duck, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrikePitt Town Lagoon (approx. 55 km NW of Sydney CBD) |
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| At Pitt Town Lagoon were at least 20 Freckled Ducks, c30 Pink-eared Ducks, 3 Australasian Shoveler, c40 Hoary-headed Grebes and a White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike |
| Edwin Vella, Tony Dawe et al 25/4 #176780 |
| | White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Spotted Harrier Castlereagh |
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| At Castlereagh was a nice adult Spotted Harrier soaring together with a Swamp Harrier over Castlereagh Rd. along Smith Rd was an adult White-bellied Sea-eagle, an Intermediate Egret and a dark morph White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike. |
| Edwin Vella and Tony Dawe 25/4 #176779 |
| | Black Kite, Black-tailed Native-hen, Pied CormorantBushells Lagoon, Freemans Reach (approx 60km NW of Sydney CBD) |
| Seen from the causeway was a Black Kite, a Black-tailed Native-hen and 5 Pied Cormorants (4 species of Cormorant present) during our brief visit to Bushells Lagoon. |
| Edwin Vella and Tony Dawe 25/4 #176778 |
| | Whistling KiteIrrigation Way, approx 5km from Whitton towards Griffith |
| Approx 30 Whistling Kites over paddock. Some burning off in adjacent paddocks, perhaps driving rodents out? |
| Sandra Henderson and Judy Leitch 25/4 #176749 |
| | Yellow-faced HoneyeaterBall's Head Waverton NSW |
| Observed 500 Yellow-faced Honeyeaters in flocks of 30-60 migrating northwards. A few Noisy Miners in the trees below them made their presence known by some territorial calls forcing a few YFHEs to nervously alter course slightly but still continuing on their journey. Constant chattering sounds made as they flew. Great to see, this was my first YFHE sighting in Waverton and my first honeyeater migration sighting in Sydney. |
| Rafael Wynn 25/4 #176705 |
| | Spotted HarrierLong Reef Aquatic Reserve. |
| Highlight from an early morning trip to Long Reef this morning was one Spotted Harrier being harassed by Australian Ravens low over the island. |
| michael ronan. 25/4 #176695 |
| | Wedge-tailed EagleBobbin Head Rd, Turramurra (southern end) |
| Single bird cruised over my house in Turramurra approx 2pm headng east. Couldn't tell for sure but it looked like it may have had a small aerial on its back(?) - I was a bit slow to get the bins out as the cocky alarm service was a bit slow starting up. Anybody know of research being done in the area on Wedge-tailed Eagles? Moderator's note (NH): University of Canberra has a Wedge-tailed Eagle program. See following link: Further information |
| Tom Wilson 25/4 #176694 |
| | BudgerigarCorner of Golden Highway and Putty Road, Mount Thorley |
| Budgerigar 10-15 seen flying across the road. Very easterly record. Full list |
| Grant Brosie 25/4 #176692 |
| | Superb ParrotNear Terry Hie Hie, NSW |
| A single male Superb Parrot was seen flying over near Tycannah Creek just north of Terry Hie Hie. This is my first sighting of the species. First its call was mistaken, quite similar to a Cockatiel until the bird was seen. Also seen were many Jacky Winters, Yellow-faced Honeyeaters, Little Lorikeets, Eastern Yellow Robin, Pied Currawongs, Buff-rumped Thornbills, Red-browed Finches and White-throated Treecreepers which are found in this area but not just 20km to the west on the plains. Further information |
| Curtis Hayne 25/4 #176680 |
| | Black KiteArmidale Rd South Grafton nr Kythera Place. |
| 10.15am Three Black Kites seen crossing Armidale Rd. 11.30am. A single Black Kite seen circling west of road in same location. |
| Warren Thompson 25/4 #176672 |
| | BudgerigarMartindale village and Medhurst Bridge |
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| 100+ Budgies seen this morning between 0640 and 0920 (when we had to leave). Several flocks flying around so hard to estimate numbers but a couple of flocks of 30-odd birds so at least 100 would be a conservative estimate. At Medhurst Bridge the birds were mostly flying around, occasionally alighting in wattles (see image). At Martindale village birds were seen feeding on the ground, perhaps on grass seed. |
| Mick Roderick, Dan Williams and Peter Alexander 25/4 #176670 |
| | Spotted HarrierPlumpton Park, Plumpton |
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| While walking my dog at 9:54 this morning Noisy Miners alerted me to a large raptor gliding high overhead. Already on my backyard list, the Spotted Harrier makes a great addition for this suburban park. |
| Mark Fuller 25/4 #176655 |