Hi David. I realize that I forgot to mention in my posting to Birding-Aus
that we also saw 2 Black-faced Monarchs at Fairy Dell! A rather significant
omission really (it was partly because we had seen several more around
Sydney and near Narooma on our way down the coast). We also heard a very
close Lyrebird. Regards. Richard
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Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:26 PM
To: Dr Richard Nowotny; birding aus
Subject: Topknot Pigeons in East Gippsland, Victoria
Richard
I visited Fairy Dell in on consecutive days in mid-November and saw 20-30
Topknot Pigeons on the first day, none on the second. They were flying
from tree to tree and occasionally congregating in one tree.
I also saw Rose Robin, Brown Gerygone, Bassian Thrush, Wonga Pigeon, and a
Lyrebird.
It was my first visit and it is indeed a lovely spot with interesting birds.
Regards
David
Original message:
Diana (Bryant) and I visited Fairy Dell in East Gippsland on Sunday morning
(our first visit) - a lovely spot with interesting birds to be found.
In keeping with the recent spate of sightings of Topknot Pigeons in eastern
Victoria we counted 20 Topknots in a tall tree above the walking track on
the way back from the Dell.
Other species of interest included Rose Robin, Brown Gerygone, Bassian
Thrush, Wonga Pigeon (with several more calling) & probable Red-browed
Treecreeper.
Richard NOWOTNY
Port Melbourne, Victoria
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