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I went to Stromlo Forest Park yesterday, Friday, to
try to see Marnix's White-fronted Chats. Despite about 2 hours (around mid-day)
search in at least all the spots Marnix recommended I did not see them. I did,
however have a pleasant walk in the sun and light breeze and did
see
20 Double-barred Finch
1 Diamond Dove
1 male Golden-headed Cisticola in breeding plumage
and carrying out his display flight
3 Yellow Thornbill one of which I had a clear, 30
second view of the streaked ear coverts. The colours were bright as you would
expect the coastal form to be.
1 imm Flame Robin
There were masses of Superb Fairy-wren in many
groups. The Fairy- wrens were busy hassling birds from other groups and species
out of their area. There was also many Richard's (Australian) Pipit.
Several males did their display flight.
As the grass is very short I got interesting views
of changing species groups of the mixed feeding flocks with the seemingly minor
changes in landform and fauna.
17 species including 2 raptor in all
While I was there I saw 15 or so humans either
working in leisure pursuits.
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