> Its sometimes struck me that this would be a useful model for a new
> type
> of field guide, (no, seriously this time), albeit that for many
> species
> this would not be necessary. But I have a specific request in this
> regard.
> I have seen few of the Quail/Button Quail species in the last few
> years -
> in each case more or less by accident. How does one 'systematically'
> track
> them down? I have an image of seeing a paddock, donning long boots
> and
> stomping off through it in the hope of putting something up. There
> must be
> better ways.
An interesting idea!
As for Q/BQs - I think it's all a bit seredipitous really. Once having
found a location where they occur (usually by accident), one then
repeatedly visits the site, getting a bit more sly or adept at seeing
them before they explode in a whirrrrrrr of feathers. Stomping through
long grass is not all that productive; endless views of small round
things rocketing off into the distance are not the greatest for clear
field IDs. The quiet walk/stalk can offer views of them before they
fly, but it's often hard to see them of course. I've also had success
recently with Red-chested Button-quail by sitting quietly in a chair on
the edge of a clearing they frequent - constantly scanning the area
with binoculars, I've seen them scratching platelets, interacting with
each other, etc. There's probably no easy answer for encountering
Q/BQs - except perhaps persistence and quick reflexes.
> PS no more advice on finding so-called 'Purple Crowned Lorikeets'
> please.
They recently became extinct in Victoria (ie. we missed them on the
Twitchathon).
Cheers -- Lawrie
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Lawrie Conole
Victoria, Australia
Phone (03) 9354 2484; (0419) 588 993
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