Semi-palmated Plover at Clonmel Is, Corner Inlet, Victoria

[Andrew Taylor <>]

On Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 08:20:40PM +1000, Laurie Knight wrote:
> Presumably the BaTG have a higher proportion of overwinterers than
> most other migratory waders.  It would be interesting to know if
> those are mostly individuals below breeding age or if more mature
> birds are sitting out the migration.

Just the question I was wondering. I've been told that in south
america its largely first year Bar-tailed Godwits that over winter.
Googling turned up this banding report from Corner Inlet:
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~vwsg/VWSG%20Activities%20Aug%2009.htm
suggesting Australia is similar.
Andrew