Yerrabi Pond

["Philip Veerman" <>]

The species (pelican) is resident here, which means, at its minimalist use, that throughout the year, there are some here. Maybe not necessarily the same individuals. That does not mean all the birds are here all the time and they almost certainly aren't. Being resident also in no way suggests that birds born elsewhere and maybe far away don't make their way here.

 

Philip

 

-----Original Message-----From: John Harris [ Sent: Saturday, 4 October 2014 5:16 PM
To: Julie Clark; COG Chatline      Subject: Re: [canberrabirds] Yerrabi Pond

Most certainly a young one, generally brownish where adults are black.

Wonder where they bred?  Other more knowledgeable folk may correct me, but I presume they breed inland somewhere.

However, some seem resident. There have been some on Gungahlin Pond all year. Does this mean they are resident except for when they are not?

 

From: Julie Clark <>Date: Saturday, 4 October 2014 3:56 pmTo: chatline <>
Subject: [canberrabirds] Yerrabi Pond

Hi All,

Pink-eared ducks are still at the pond .... 7 of them today and still staying well away from the banks of the pond. (Must be camera-shy!)

Also, would I be correct in saying that the pelican I photographed today is a juvenile?

I think that makes 4 (or possibly 5) pelicans on the pond at the moment.

Cheers

Julie

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Julie Clark