Spoonbill (and Musk Duck at Yerrabi)

[Robin Hide <>]

At midday today, two adult female Musk Ducks seen on the n side of Yerrabi Pond, each now with only a single DY: one with well grown DY (mother was actively diving and feeding it), the other with a v. small DY.
A mature male adult was near the former family.
No sign of Spoonbill.
(Other breeding: 1 Eurasian Coot + 4 v.small dy; 1 Purple Swamphen + 3at least well grown dy; 1 Purple Swamphen + 3 v.small dy;  pair Bl Swans with 6 cygnets).

Robin Hide


Roger Curnow wrote:

Hi Stephen et al

 

I dawdled around the pond this afternoon. saw the Spoonbill.

Disappointed it was a single bird as it appeared all dressed up in nuptial gear.
i got some really great pictures.

 

How many dependent young Musk Duck did the reliable-spouse birder see ?

I saw 6 in three familes (1, 2, 3) .

 

        roger curnow

 

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