Lindsay and all
I have recently observed such behaviour during our trip along
the coast of WA from Broome south. Being such an accomplished ornithologist
I took the behaviour for granted, and made no special note of it.
It could have been anywhere between Broome and Geraldton, but I definitely
observed the behaviour. Most likely place was in Shark Bay.
Cheers
Paul
Paul Fennell
25 Pickles St
Scullin ACT 2614
026254 1804
0407105460
From: Lindsay Hansch
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Sent: Saturday, 16 October 2010 10:24 AM
To: COG-L
Subject: [canberrabirds] Egret Antics
Those
who have been to or are familiar with the birds of Southern Africa will be
aware of the Black Egret’s habit of spreading its wings to provide a
shelter for fish, etc and thus an easy meal. Recently at Exmouth, WA I
observed an Eastern Reef Egret which appeared to be doing the same thing.
It was wading in shallow water and obviously feeding and from time to time it
would pause and spread its wings in a similar manner to the Black Egret before
continuing to hunt. Has anyone else observed this in EREs?
Regards
Lindsay
Hansch
