Harvey, agree, they have been calling regularly in smallish numbers both
from the NW end of Cooleman Ridge and Narrabundah Hill since mid November,
whereas only occasionally for the previous 5 years or so. The Brown Quail
is also still present, both from it’s calls and the occasional flush.
Stubble Quail have been mentioned in several recent
posts which leads me to suspect that they may be more common in the region this
season.
I have heard at least three, probably more, calling,
from the grassy slopes of north-western Urambi hills, particularly in the
morning, for the past two weeks. The distance from my house would be in the
order of 500 to 600 m so their three-note call carries very well on a calm
morning.
Harvey
Perkins
CRC Selection Rounds Section
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Research
Hopefully the following will suffice for Gang-gang also.
25
members and guests gathered just off the Monaro Highway to visit this site which
used to be a popular venue for COG outings. As we totalled 43 species on
our walk it is easy to see its attraction.
We gathered just over the
railway line and spent some time looking into the paddocks alongside which we
had parked. Highlights were Diamond Firetail (2) Brown Treecreeper (1, but
posing brilliantly) and Southern Whiteface (4). Many Dusky Woodswallows -
several independent young were still in very young plumage - Fairy Martins and
Rufous Songlarks were flying overhead, The day's only Cuckoo (a
Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo) was heard calling in this area.
After walking
down the road a short distance we drove for about 3 kilometres to TSR 31.
A number (>3) Stubble Quail were calling in the TSR but didn't flush,
even when a 'roo bounced though. Another Diamond Firetail was seen perched
high in a dead tree. At least 3 Sacred Kingfishers were recorded and we
eventually achieved excellent views of Fuscous Honeyeaters. Fly-throughs
were accomplished by 5 Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and 2 Wedgetailed
Eagles.
A full list of the species seen will be published on the COG
website.
Note that the venue for next month is not yet decided. I
will attempt to sort that out soon and announce that in Gang-gang with a
reminder trough the chatline.
Martin
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