Bibaringa outing

[sandra henderson <>]

The outing at Bibaringa was very popular, with 26 members and friends turning up for the morning. Leader Stuart Harris had compiled a bird list of 108 species for the property over many years, and we managed to find almost half of them (52 species recorded, including a new one for Stuart's list). Bibaringa was badly affected by the 2003 bush fires, so much of the vegetation is re growth, with many of the older trees having been killed outright.

A pair of Wedge-tailed Eagles were sighted overhead, being annoyed at times by an Australian Raven, an Australian Magpie, Little Corellas and a Nankeen Kestrel. The surprise birds of the morning were three Red-capped Robins near the start of the walk, a bird not previously recorded at Bibaringa. Further on both Scarlet Robins (with dependent young) and Eastern Yellow Robins were seen. Speckled Warblers were heard, and seen briefly, at two locations. Other good sightings were Double-barred Finches, a White-winged Triller, a Diamond Firetail, Red-browed Finches, Sacred Kingfishers and nesting White-winged Choughs.

Many thanks to Stuart for organising a most enjoyable walk.

Sandra H