Hi all,
Approximately 2000 Banded Stilts were observed in the north-western bay of
Logan Lagoon, Flinders Island (55G 0610615 E 5553839 S) on 24th_25th February
2012. They were observed roosting in a straight line approximately 10 birds
deep, 100 metres offshore in shallow water. When feeding they moved as one
group in an ever changing line, wading in the shallows 100-200 metres offshore.
The flock was a mixture of adults in breeding and non-breeding plumage with
some juveniles. No other wader species were seen in the flock. In 2003,
between 1000-3000 Banded stilts were also observed in this area, travelling
between Cameron Inlet, Logan Lagoon and Adelaide Bay from approximately mid-
January through till March-April. All other Tasmanian sightings of Banded
Stilts have been in numbers less than 10.
Observers: Liz Znidersic and Dr Sue Robinson (DPIPWE).
Kind regards,
Liz
Liz Znidersic
St Helens, Tas. 7216
Mobile 0409 123322
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