Peter, if it was out in full view you should be able to give a FULL
description. The little provided is tantalising suggesting perhaps a Purple
Heron but we'd need much more detail to even claim a possible. How was size
determined? What species were available for comparison, Brolgas ? What was
the head and neck pattern? What day was it seen and precisely where?
Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mt Eliza VIC 3930
Ph: (03) 9787 7136
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From: Peter Pfeiffer May 20, 2005 9:58 AM
> Some interesting birds seen on a trip to Birdsville & Innamincka
> from May 10 -16th were :
>
> Lastly, an interesting sighting of a large solitary heron at
> Birdsville. It was 2/3 - 3/4 the size of a Brolga, grey all over with a
> very light grey/ brownish long neck with a heavy large dark bill and
> long grey stout legs. Its wings were large dark grey-blue with white
> spots at the carpel joints. It appeared larger than the Great-billed
> heron, although similar. It was not a juvenile Black-necked stork nor a
> White-necked heron. Any thoughts ? It was out in full view fishing
> a shallow lagoon.
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