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The King Penguin at Fortescue Bay,
Tasmania was removed from there just prior to the long weekend and taken
to Hobart! We're told it will be placed on a remote beach accessible only
by boat! The bird was in a dog-free Nat. Pk, was moulting normally and
indifferent to people nearby. There was no need for the trauma sustained in
being caught. Chris Lester & I were two of the lucky ones to see it before
it was removed but some made a fruitless journey.
Also managed to see a Wood
Sandpiper (very rare in Tassie) and a Pectoral
Sandpiper (apparently regular) at Rostrevor Lagoon, Triabunna. These
had been there for a 'couple of months'. Bill Wakefield put us on to
these.
Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mt
Eliza VIC 3930
Ph: (03) 9787
7136
Email:
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