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Birders are encouraged to post lists to eBird Australia, where sightings are incorporated into the BirdLife Australia Atlas. To do this you need to register with eBird Australia then login. All Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot reports should be forwarded to Mick Roderick to assist in the recovery of these severely declining species: mick.roderick@birdlife.org.au. Note we will not be publishing reports of Accipiter raptors (Collared Sparrowhawk, Grey/Brown Goshawks) or Square-tailed Kites unless they are in unusual locations or are seen with unusual prey etc.

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July 2026

Tue 28		** VALE ALAN KEITH MORRIS ** (and future of Birdline NSW) NSW Birdline
		I thought it was worth acknowledging here both the passing of Alan Morris (on the 29th May 2026) and the incredible contribution he made here to Birdline NSW. Alan published more than 10,000 posts to Birdline NSW and as most of us know, was a staunch advocate for keeping Birdline going. I agree that there is still very much a place for the Birdlines in the age of social media platforms because what Birdline represents is a simple "noticeboard" requiring nothing but internet reception to make a posting. Anyone can view the reports as well - no need for logins or sharing any details apart from an email address (mostly so we can contact you if need be). I am aware of there being major issues with the current Eremaea web platform and my inquiries reveal that it cannot be fixed. I am in the process of establishing a new website for Birdline NSW. This won't happen overnight and if anyone out there is willing to assist I'd be extremely grateful! Thanks for supporting Birdline and here's acknowledgment of Alan's years of service to the NSW birding community. Mick Roderick mick.roderick@birdlife.org.au
		Mick Roderick on behalf of the Birdline NSW community 28/7 #273120
Sun 26		Scarlet Robin Megalong Valley
		1 male beside Six Foot Track near its junction with Megalong Valley Rd
		Ted Nxon 2/8 #273121
		Brown Falcon, Banded Lapwings Windsor Turf Farms, Windsor
		2 Banded Lapwings on the turf farm to the left as driving out from Windsor. Single Brown Falcon seen on wires near Cuppitts Lane turn off.
		Tom Wilson 27/7 #273119
Sat 25		Swift Parrot Engadine
		A single swift parrot was seen and heard flying overhead heading south
		Bruce Mullins 25/7 #273117
Sun 12		Little Eagle (light morph) West Byron Wetlands (Restricted access - Council key required)
		Little Eagle seen on E Cell in the Byron Wetlands carrying Silver Gull. There are normally some 50 or so Silver Gulls at the adjacent waste water plant but at the moment not so many.
		Geoff Ball 14/7 #273114
		White-fronted Tern Long Reef Aquatic Reserve
		Single WF Tern in with the roosting Crested Terns at approx 4pm seen bathiing and preening. Birds all flushed at approx 4:15pm and the WF Tern headed south and started fishing on the south side of the reef. Also 10 Sooty and 2 Pied Oystercatchers, 2 Ruddy Turnstones and 4 Double-banded Plovers on site. eBird checklist
		Tom Wilson 12/7 #273113
Sat 11		Australian Masked Owl Mooney Mooney
		Noted the road killed male late Saturday afternoon, on the north side of the bridge, in exit lane to the boat ramp/rest area. That was my third trip up to the Hunter Valley region in three days, and have not seen the bird until this day. I suspect it was killed overnight.
		Ákos Lumnitzer and Netra Chetty 12/7 #273112
Tue 7		Blue Petrel Sydney Harbour National Park,Manly
		Had a Blue Petrel flying south off North Head Manly during a sea watch this afternoon.
		Michael Ronan 7/7 #273111