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The second round of surveys in the Kosciuzsko to
Coast (K2C) region around Bredbo were held on Sunday 17 October. The morning was
cool and sometimes windy but a definite improvement on the preceding few days
when over 50mm fell across the region. Some challenges were faced reaching the
sites due to boggy access tracks and broken dams, however the 20 COG members and
friends were dedicated to the task and all surveys were completed.
Over 90 species were recorded during the morning,
including many of the summer migrants which were absent for the autumn survey
such as Sacred Kingfisher, Rainbow Bee-eater, White-throated Gerygone,
Noisy Friarbird, Leaden Flycatcher and four cuckoo
species. Plenty of honeyeaters were present but there
was little evidence of the migratory movement reported by Henry Nix in the
recent CBN. Hooded Robin, Brown Treecreeper and Diamond
Firetail were again reported at a number of
properties.
The most interesting sighting of the morning was a
Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater near Michelago. A species normally
found well inland, it is occasionally recorded in the ACT but usually when
it is particularly dry inland, conditions which certainly don't apply at the
moment.
Breeding was recorded for 14 species, including
Scarlet Robin, Varied Sittella, Dusky Woodswallow, Restless Flycatcher,
Fuscous Honeyeater and Buff-rumped Thornbill, all
seen on nests.
The morning finished with a well-earned bbq lunch
at Scottsdale and a wrap-up of the findings of the survey. Thanks once again to
the birdwatchers, landholders, Bush Heritage and Lauren Van Dyke, the K2C
facilitator.
cheers
Nicki Taws
02 6251 0303
0408 210
736
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