The Yellow-faced Honeyeater migration has begun right on cue here in
Katoomba (Upper Blue Mountains, NSW). I noticed the first small
groups moving through on Sunday (26/3). This morning there are
considerably more going over and the air is filled once more with
those distinctly autumn sounds - the 'dep dep' flight calls of the
honeyeaters, mixed with the constant contact calls of the pardalotes
and silvereyes. This is a fabulous time of year here.
Yesterday I wasn't at home to look for honeyeaters but driving
between Hazelbrook and Katoomba I noticed a very extended flock of
White-throated Needletails, at least 100 and probably many many more,
generally flying low over the townships and ridges. This was between
8.50 and 9.30 am and they were still there between 1 and 2pm.
cheers
Carol
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Carol Probets
PO Box 330
Katoomba NSW 2780
Phone (02) 4782 1831
Email:
Guided birding in the Blue Mountains & Capertee Valley
ABN 73 550 267 027
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