Prue, Dave and Kathy Cook, and I had nice conditions for our final woodland survey of the year. A total of 54 species were recorded, 43 of these during the 10 minute surveys. Main highlights included a Rufous Fantail at site 2 in a well vegetated gully, Rainbow Lorikeet (a first for this survey) heard at site 1, and White-browed Woodswallow heard at site 3. The latter was a also a new species for the survey, further investigation revealed at least 20 birds in the paddock near the carpark on Horse Park Drive, with one pair seen nest-building. There were also many, very vocal White-winged Trillers in this area, and a pair of Diamond Firetails.
Speckled Warblers were recorded at 2 sites, a White-eared Honeyeater at site 5, Mistletoebirds at 5 sites, and Superb Parrots at site 3. Incidental records included a displaying Wedge-tailed Eagle, and a Brown Falcon carrying prey. Breeding records included dependent young Red-rumped Parrots and Magpies, and a Leaden Flycatcher nest with young at site 9.
