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I carried out the Woodland survey at Gooroo (north)
yesterday (Mon) morning in much better weather than on Sunday. Despite
being ideal conditions, like Michael at Campbell Park I was surprised at
the low numbers of small birds. All thornbills were thin on the ground (and
in the trees) whereas they are usually very numerous at Gooroo. Even Rufous
Whistlers and Grey Fantails were relatively sparse. No Robins sighted. In
contrast, Mistletoebirds were plentiful, and there is lots of mistletoe fruit
although none of it seemed ripe just yet. Give it a month or so and it
could be Painted Honeyeater heaven. Crested Shrike-tit and 3 Superb
Parrots (a bit passe in that part of the world now) were the
highlights.
Nicki Taws
02 6251 0303
0408 210 736
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