Tom and others,
Herewith the more notable obs from Kelly's
this morning 2 Jan., 8.30-10.00, and one from last week:
One
Tringa sandpiper, from Cygnus hide. I thought Marsh Sandpiper rather than
Greenshank. Slender build, long legs, bill dark and straight, rather than
upswept, upper legs seem to have a tinge of greenish yellow. Very light
underparts and forehead. Dark grey wings. It was feeding busily near three BW
stilts, which shooed it away when it came too close. I would welcome
corroboration of the ID, since it’s been years since I saw either Marsh sand. or
Greenshank.
Also 2 Freckled
Duck, 2 Spotless Crakes, a dozen Pink-Eared Duck, a dozen Shoveler.
On Christmas Eve
there was a Nankeen Night Heron present.
And my mother
reported a Koel calling for an hour in Duffy yesterday 1 Jan. 7.00-8.00
a.m.
Kevin
Hello Everyone,
COG has a walk at Kelly Swamp next
month.
I would appreciate reports of any interesting birds
seen there between now and then.
This morning there were 4 Latham's Snipe at their
usual roosting spot at the school end and a pair of stilts with a juvenile in
attendance.
One pair of Masked Lapwings but no small
plovers.
Good range of waterbirds on ponds 4 & 6 at the
sewerage works.
Best wishes for the coming year
Tom
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