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Does anyone know of any records of
Spectacled Monarchs in the New England North West of
NSW? I am 90% sure I saw one here (20kms east of Tamworth)last
Thursday. I was on my own, so have no one to corroborate the
sighting, however I am pretty familiar with the bird, having seen it a number of
times elsewhere. I note that Morecombe has it coming inland
towards our area.
My only reservation is that I was looking into the
sun, so couldn't pick up the body colors clearly, however the black markings on
the head were clearly visible and the general shape was right. It also had the
right call. It was in a group of bushes in a well wooded area,
near a gully. It perched just in front of me, and considering the
light, I got a pretty good look before it flew away.
I also saw a pair of Scarlet
Honeyeaters here for the first time that day, although I know they have
been reported in our area before. All in all it was a terific
birdwalk that morning. 30 species including 8 honeyeaters and 4
thornbills!
Cheers Annabel
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