The following is a digest of Sightings Reported on Birdpedia for the period
03/21/2010 to 03/28/2010:
Area: SA
Date: 03/08/2010
Location: Black Point reef area, Y.P.
Greater Sand Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) (1) The bird which I have seen
every time I have visited this area since 23/12/09, is now in breeding plumage.
It has been with the flock of Shorebirds which roost on the sandspit at the
evening high tide, including up to 400 Red-necked Stint. 3 Curlew Sandpiper
were also present in breeding plumage on 8/3/10, as well as a newly arrived
Double-banded Plover. The next evening there was no sign of it, so I assume it
has headed off on its long journey north! Photos taken.
Reported by: Margaret Tiller on 03/23/2010
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Date: 03/22/2010
Location: Nairne/Petwood, MLR - approx 4km SE of Nairne on private property
adjacent to Ironstone Range Rd.
Satin Flycatcher (Myiagra cyanoleuca) (1) 1 female observed in open 15yo
revegetation. Initially landed no more than 3m away to give me a very good but
brief look. Wasn't calling. May be a female Leaden Flycatcher, but my instincts
lean to Satin. Was unable to relocate in the area 3 hours later.
Reported by: Phil Barron on 03/22/2010
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Date: 03/24/2010
Location: Point Sturt (Lake Alexandrina)
Double-banded Plover (Charadrius bicinctus) (2) 2 birds were on the sandbar to
the north of Point Sturt,with a flock of about 50 Red-capped Plovers and 150
Red-necked Stint,many of which are now in breeding plumage.
Reported by: Nathaniel Doecke on 03/25/2010
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Date: 03/25/2010
Location: Bullock Hill CP, near Ashbourne, MLR
Diamond Firetail (Stagonopleura guttata) (4) In Peppermint Box open woodland on
eastern side of park, including at least 2 juveniles.
Varied Sittella (Daphoenositta chrysoptera) (6) In PB woodland as above
Brown Treecreeper (Climacteris picumnus) (2+) As above
Painted Button-quail (Turnix varius) (NR) Only Possible scratchings observed
On survey with Graham Carpenter. See Reserve field trip list.
Reported by: Phil Barron on 03/25/2010
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Date: 03/25/2010
Location: Aldinga Reef
Fork-tailed Swift (Apus pacificus) (60+) over coastal cliffs and esplanade
Cape Barren Goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae) (1) 1 resting on reef
Double-banded Plover (Charadrius bicinctus) (1) 1 rocky shore near foot of
boardwalk
Reported by: Jim Allen on 03/25/2010
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Date: 03/28/2010
Location: Point Sturt Road,near Clayton
Fork-tailed Swift (Apus pacificus) (2) Flying at a height of about 25 metres
over Point Sturt Road,about 4km from the Clayton-Milang road intersection.A
large flock of around 100 Welcome Swallows and Tree Martins was also in the
vicinity.
Reported by: Nathaniel Doecke on 03/28/2010
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Date: 03/28/2010
Location: St Kilda Beach - in front of Hotel
Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) (1) A single bird amongst many
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper (Calidris acuminata), Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris
ferruginea) (several well into their red breeding plumage), Common Greenshank
(Tringa nebularia) and Red-necked Stint (Calidris ruficollis).
This was a short visit after the Birds SA field trip to the Dry Creek
saltfields was cancelled due to wet weather. Other observers were Hazel and
Trevor Cowie, End Pascoe, Helga Kieskamp, Rodney Tetlow, Terri Randle.
Reported by: Martyn Price on 03/28/2010
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Date: 03/28/2010
Location: Thompson's Beach (southern carpark)
Fork-tailed Swift (Apus pacificus) (14+) Appeared over the beach,about 50
metres high,and moved rapidly westwards across the gulf,disappearing in about
30 seconds.
Reported by: Nathaniel Doecke on 03/28/2010
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