I, for one, welcome our new Spotted Whistling-Duck overlords.
John Leonard
On 17 January 2014 23:25, David Taylor <> wrote:
> Hi Philip
>
>
> I would agree. There have been times when either of the Whistling-ducks
> were rarely seen in the Brisbane region and were relatively uncommon in
> SEQ. Today and of recent years it is very different with both Wandering
> and Plumed regularly occurring on wetlands throughout the Greater Brisbane
> region. Fair to say that the big rains of recent years have brought many
> species rarely seen in drier periods into the region. The Red-kneed
> Dotteral is a good example - definitely a scarce visitor in former times
> they are seen commonly in Brisbane - I have seen over 100 of them at a
> wetland in suburban Hemmant. Freckled Ducks are another example - into the
> region after a big breeding event during the wet. Crakes are another -
> whilst no doubt always around they have also become common place on many
> wetlands in the area - I regularly see Bailons and Spotless yet there were
> previous times you had to work very hard to see them. Spotted Crake remain
> scarce with only a handful of sightings. Increased sightings of Lewins
> Rail, Pink-eared Ducks, Red-necked Avocets and even Blue-billed Duck have
> been great for birders in the region. I suspect it will change at some
> point and some of these species will once again become harder to find. But
> we are enjoying it!
>
> cheers
>
> David Taylor
>
>
>
>
>
> On 17 Jan 2014, at 6:11 pm, Philip Veerman <> wrote:
>
> > I suspect it also true that both Australian species have increased
> greatly
> > in SE Qld. As I recall from my time there 1979-1983, one was rare to
> > uncommon and the other not there. I suspect it is now the case that one
> is
> > common and the other you say "regular".
> >
> > Philip Veerman
> > 24 Castley Circuit
> > Kambah ACT 2902
> >
> > 02 - 62314041
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > David Taylor
> > Sent: Friday, 17 January 2014 4:40 PM
> > To:
> > Subject: [Birding-Aus] Spotted Whistling-ducks progress
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > It's interesting to read of sightings of Spotted Whistling-ducks
> > (Dendrocygna guttata ) progressively further south of their original
> > location. I think the very first sightings were all on the very northern
> > part of Cape York near Weipa, But we are hearing of sightings as far
> south
> > as the Daintree River. ( 5 recently reported ) and Wonga Beach north of
> > Cairns. ( 27 odd) ...and perhaps further south?
> >
> > I find it a very interesting species which has evidently self introduced
> > into Queensland and would appear to be increasing in numbers and range.
> >
> > I wonder if they are actually breeding in Australia? Are there any
> records?
> > Curious to hear of any other more southerly reports of this species.
> >
> > It will be fascinating to watch their progress over coming years to see
> if
> > at some point they vanish or indeed become a permanent and regular
> fixture
> > on the Australian list.. would seem the latter is likely?
> >
> > I find the Whistling-ducks a fascinating group of birds and we are
> fortunate
> > to see both regularly in South-east Queensland. would be nice to have a
> > third here at some point!!!
> >
> > cheers
> >
> > David Taylor
> > Brisbane
> >
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John Leonard
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