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Far South Coast (NSW) migrants

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Subject: Far South Coast (NSW) migrants
From: Barbara Jones <>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:13:21 +1000
It is interesting to follow reports of migrants as they progress south and now advise arrival dates at Nethercote which is coastal/rural, less than 50 kms from the Victorian border (as the crow flies).

Pallid Cuckoo  16/9
Brush Cuckoo  28/9
Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo  21/8
Shining Bronze-Cuckoo  5/8
Channel-billed Cuckoo  19/9
Sacred Kingfisher  23/9
White-throated Gerygone  8/10
Rufous Whistler  17/9
Black-faced Monarch  2/10
Leaden Flycatcher  28/9
Cicadabird  16/10
Olive-backed Oriole  28/7
Dusky Woodswallow  3/9
Tree Martin  30/7

Still waiting for:
White-throated Nightjar
Rufous Fantail

This month we have Topknot Pigeons (up to 6) reported from near Millingandi, Bournda and Lochiel.  Also Figbirds as far south as Eden.  Common Myna reported from Cobargo (4), Bemboka (1) and Eden (1) All mynas accompanying Starlings.

We have two teams entering the Twitchathon and will accept sponsors up until  October 27 if anyone missed Tony Russell with their pledge! Just email me! BJ

Barbara Jones
Sec, Far South Coast Birdwatchers (NSW)
 

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