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May 2023

Mon 22		Square Tailed Kite 442 Bunburra road, Bunburra.
		One bird slowly circling overhead. A really good view with binocs. My second positive I'd of this species in my area in 51 years of birdwatching. But had a few more sightings that I were not sure of.
		Errol Stenzel 22/5 #269310
Sat 20		Budgerigar Sundown National Park--area SW of ranger's house
		A flock of budgerigars landed beside me when I was observing Other birds in open grassy area with patch’s of trees right beside the road that leads to Broadwater camp ground before rangers house. Very rare sighting , not on ebird list.i was very surprised. Must be at its eastern limit in that area 48 birds observed in 2 days. eBird checklist
		John higham 21/5 #269301