>I have heard rumours of the following rarities over the last few days
>does anyone have any more accurate information. ie dates, places,
>observers name, authenticity etc?
>
>Common Kingfisher
>Christmas Island, A new bird for Australia if accepted
Not Australia.... doesn't matter!
>
>Savannah Nightjar
>Christmas Island, two birds on the airstrip, nothing else known
>
Ditto above....
>Ringed Plover
>somewhere in Victoria
You wouldn't go anyway
>
>Beach Stone Curlew and White-headed Pigeon.
>Not national rarities but amazing records for Victoria
>
Ditto
>Grey Phalarope
>Is the bird still there? what plumage is it in?
Yes. It is now Black and white and feeding with its mummy and daddy - Mr and
Mrs himantopus...
>
>
>
>Regards
>Tony Palliser (Sydney, Australia)
>Phone +61 2 9900 1678 or +61 2 94277563
>Fax +61 2 9900 1669
>Email or
> http://www.zip.com.au/~palliser
>
>
>
Best wishes;-)
Alan
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