In response to Joy Tansey's message of
November 19th 2001
A group of 9 braved the
horrendous conditions for the 'Waders for Beginners' outing at Werribee
today... The highlight of the trip occured
at the 145 west drain outlet. As we
crossed the strip of beach, a skua flew past.... My guess is that it was
an Arctic Jaegar, particularly given how close to shore it was. Any comment
on how likely this is so far up the
bay, or other suggestions?
I have records of Arctic Jaeger at Werribee Farm for April 1984 (Kirk
Point) and November 1987. Have also seen them from aboard the "Abel Tasman"
within 200 metres of the pier at Port Melbourne (February 1992). As I
don't do much seabird watching in these parts, I'd guess from this they are not
particularly rare at the head of the bay.
Regards
