Marnix’s characterization of the
Freckled Duck seems at odds with the (was it the last major?) influx at
FSP. This is recorded in the 02/03 ABR in CBN 28:4. 22 were recorded
on January 3. They were there for at least a couple of weeks, mostly young
birds as I recall, non-breeding anyway. In the same month 37 were
reported at the ‘Readymix Wetlands’ to the south of Lake George. ‘Irregular Visitor’ might
be more appropriate for this wanderer, the visits being influenced by rainfall
across its range.
Anyway great work, Marnix. Your counts will
be most valuable and are an example to us all.
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Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006
2:14 PM
To:
Subject: [canberrabirds] Fyshwick
Ducks
Frank's email on duck numbers at Fyshwick has prompted me to share the
following information from my monthly waterbird counts at Fyshwick SP.
Here are some sample species:
Species/Date
28/2 12/3 12/4
7/5 7/6
4/7 2/8 Data Note
A Shoveler 42
53 93 170+
102 36 2
A marked peak in May
Pink-eared Duck 39 15
62 54 112
92 135
An almost steady rise since Feb
Hardhead 34
59 97 55
31 28 37
Fairly stable throughout with peak in Autumn
Freckled Duck 0
0 1 0
3 1 0
Winter visitor
Blue-billed Duck 6 7
12-15 6 6
4 8 Resident
These numbers are from my monthly waterbird counts. My intention is to complete
a full year of counts.
Cheers
Marnix
