Birdline NT
Published sightings for the week ending 25 Jul 2010.
Sat 24 Jul Gouldian Finch, Purple Crowned Fairy Wren Timber Creek
We found 11 Gouldian Finches (including 6 uncoloured birds) at a leaking
tap near the creek on the Heritage Walk,Timber Creek. There were also
several Purple Crowned Fairy Wrens in the Canegrass at the nearby
Bradshaw Bridge.
Ian and Jean Davies
Mon 19 Jul Channel-billed Cuckoo Fogg Dam
Heard only, quite distinctive. Also seen were Rainbow Pitta,
Bar-breasted Honeyeater, Brush Cuckoo, White-browed Crake and a range of
waterbirds.
Henry Coleman
Gouldian Finch Bird Billabong, Mary River NP (proposed)
A group of about 20 having a midday siesta near the track. Also seen
were a Black-tailed Treecreeper and Glossy Ibis. This is a very rich
place in terms of birdlife, and is well worthy of National Park status.
Henry Coleman
Sun 18 Jul Hooded Parrot Fergusson River
At least 50 Hooded Parrots active in the area. No Gouldian Finches seen.
Henry Coleman
Sat 17 Jul Hooded Parrot, Gouldian Finch Chinamans Creek, Katherine
region
Gouldians in a flock of about 50+ and Hooded Parrots 10+. Also observed
Long-tailed Finches, Masked Finches, Red-backed Fairy-wren.
Henry Coleman
Thu 15 Jul Mangrove Golden Whistler Berry Springs
Female seen alongside Shining Flycatcher, Arafura Fantail and Black
Butcherbird.
Henry Coleman
Wed 14 Jul Rufous Owl Casuarina Coastal Reserve
Flying over at dusk.
Henry Coleman
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