Hi all
Went to the Wetlands Centre (Shortland Wetlands) just west of
Newcastle NSW yesterday (Monday 12/6/06).
Every time i go there i say that i must go back more often.
Highlights were:
Spotless Crake (a new bird for me and many thanks to Nevil Lazarus
for the tip of for location)
Little Grassbird
Striped Honeyeater
White-cheeked Honeyeater
Spangled Drongo
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Eastern Spinebill
Rufous & Golden Whistlers
Aus Shoveler (flock of 10+ birds)
Hardhead
Hoary-headed & Aus Grebe
WB Sea Eagle
Whistling Kite
Swamp Harrier
Olive-backed Oriole
Pied Bucherbird (heard it making a call that sounded like a reversing
truck - cool!)
Yellow Thornbill
Usual water birds including resident Magpie Geesse
+ number of others
I also saw an unidentified Robin (?). Most closely looks like a
female Flame or Rose Robin I think but i am no expert. Darker Brown
above with pale eye ring and pale ring around base of bill. paler
underbelly. White flash on outside of wing.
Anyway a top spot and a great day out with my wife and father.
Cheers
David Stowe
Sydney
www.davidstowe.com.au
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