Hi Ian - talking of unidentifiable raptors, what I think was a Wedge
Tail or maybe Little Eagle was gliding over the lower slopes of
Crackenback in Thredbo this morning, being harrassed by Little Ravens
which themselves were battling the stiff westerly and having great
difficulty flying forward, mostly sideways and sometimes backwards.
Didn't have binocs so wasn't sure, but it had light patches which were
showing when flying, presume under the wings. Couldn't get a clear look
at the tail but from the size alone compared to the ravens I think it
was an eagle. Do you know of any other local raptors it might have been.
And re lyrebirds, I am reliably informed that since the fires in Thredbo
they have come down to the high side of the Alpine Way above the
village, which is within cooee (and hopefully lyrebird call distance)
from my back door. I've been listening to the Tidbinbilla Lyrebird CD
during the summer here and assume that around now would be a good time
to go looking for them - is it best to sit and wait where they are
likely to be, or wander around listening? If I do see one wouldn't be
surprised if it has added some saxaphone to its repertoir as we've just
had a great Jazz Festival and I'm sure the sounds of the horns
penetrated up to mountain.
When I've recovered from jet lag (and jazz lag) I'll do a post on bird
watching during my recent trip to Cambodia and Vietnam.
cheers, Wendy
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