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January 2020

Tue 21		Australian Painted Snipe Lake Samsonvale--Kobble Creek BBQ Area
		We actually saw one bird briefly at dusk on Monday 20 Jan and returned early on Tuesday morning to find the pair along the waters edge. The birds remained clearly visible for about an hour before quietly slipping into cover.
		Robyn and Rob Seal 22/1 #244315
Sun 12		Masked Owl Mt Greville
		It was following us up the gorge landing and perching , watching us with curiosity. We had great views.
		Amanda Johnston 12/1 #244239
Sat 4		Plum-headed Finch Lake Samsonvale--Golds Scrub Lane
		2 birds, loosely associating with Chestnut-breasted Mannikins in tall seeding grasses near the water's edge
		Ivor Jones 5/1 #244175