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Hi all,
For a while I thought I was one of the unlucky ones in
not seeing the drongo despite 5 visits to the 'seat' and surrounding areas. Then
on Saturday evening after a frantic phone call from Karen and a very rapid trip
from Kambah to Jerrabomberra wetlands, I briefly watched the drongo as it
preened before disappearing into the greenery.
Karen also told me about a flycatcher she had been
watching. When relocated it looked for all the world like a male Satin
Flycatcher but I was reluctant to accept that ID due to the light conditions and
location which seemed more appropriate for a Leaden FC. The following morning,
when the whole Kelly's Swamp / Jerra wetlands area was awash with birdos, we
again found the flycatcher and this time 5 other watchers agreed unanimously
that it was indeed a male Satin Flycatcher.
Now, given Suzanne's observation (below) and Millburn's
comment re a Rufous Fantail along Jerra Creek, perhaps there is a late spring
movement of wetter forest species happening.
Harvey
Harvey
Perkins
CRC Strategy and Communication
Section
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Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and
Research
a male in our garden 12 Stephens Pl., Garran
10/11
Sz
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