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Birdline North Queensland
Published sightings for the week ending 6 Apr 2014.
| Wed 2 Apr
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Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Lathams Snipe
Mungalla Station (Forrest Beach, Queensland)
1 vibrant yellow Wagtail seen on the fence then flew to ground near old cattle yards. Disappeared over the fence into water hyacinth, not seen again, no time for a photo. Also at the same spot 3 Latham's Snipe on small island in creek.
Marleen Acton
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| Tue 1 Apr
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Stubble Quail
Kairi district
Both Male and Female photographed on outskirts of Kairi
Jean & Paul Newman and Jack Leighton
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| Mon 31 Mar
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Barn Owl
Mt Molloy
Three birds seen during drive near Wetherby Station
Paul Newman and Del Richards
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Crested Shrike-tit
Wondecla State Forest, including Springvale Road
About half way between the grid and the turnoff to the cattle yards, in a tall lemon-scented gum. First noted by single call which was not repeated, the bird spent 10 minutes feeding high in the gum tree providing good views if difficult photographic opportunities. ID Photo only. Seen at 3.00 pm. Single adult seen although others may have been around. (Moderator Note:- This is a regular location for this hard to see species in the far north).
Peter Valentine
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| Sat 29 Mar
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Black Bittern
Daintree River cruise
After 15 years of abject failure,finally landed this one. The bird, as usual, gave little opportunity for a studio quality portrait. All credit to Del for making the initial sighting.
Paul Newman and Del Richards
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Great-billed Heron
Daintree River cruise
Went a'cruisin with Del Richards and Ian Worcester. Found a compliant juvenile who posed before retreating into the shadows
Paul Newman
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