Yesterday, Friday, February 11th, Bill and I went to Campbell Park to
see the herons. The two juveniles had flown from the nesting tree to
an adjacent tree. We saw an adult bird fly in and perch on a gum
tree about 50 mtrs away. There was no response from the two
juveniles, although they must have been able to see the parent. The
parent did not come in to feed the juveniles. We waited for about 30
minutes. The juveniles showed no signs of flying to the tree where
the parent was perched.
Each day, now, I think "This will be the last time I see those
birds". Well, we saw them again today. They had flown to the tree
where the parent was perched yesterday. There was no sign of he
parent this morning.
We think that the parent has been flying in from the east. For the
juveniles to fly in that direction, they will have to fly over open
ground with no trees to rest in. Maybe they will fly more northerly,
but, presumably the parent will lead them somewhere safely.
If any COG members see a wfh, feeding beside a dam or other water,
with two juveniles in tow, could they please let me know
Elizabeth
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