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I recorded a Pallid during my surveys at the Pinnacle NR near Hawker at the end of last month (Jan 30th).
John
On 19 Feb 2017, at 5:42 PM, David Rosalky <> wrote:
Hi Sandra
I looked at Sandra’s list to see if it included a Pallid Cuckoo. It didn’t. What has happened to the Pallid? When was one last recorded in Canberra?
David
From: sandra henderson
Sent: Sunday, 19 February 2017 2:35 PM
To: Cog line <>
Subject: [canberrabirds] Summer Woodland Survey - Callum Brae
While some regulars were missing, the morning yielded 56 species, including breeding records for White-winged Triller, Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike, Galah, Dusky Woodswallow.
The surprise of the morning was a group of four Superb Parrots, including an adult male, feeding in a eucalypt near the trig, close to quarry fence. I've not recorded this species in a woodland survey here in the past, and they are rarely seen in any of the
southern suburbs. Three cuckoo species were seen, although none were calling. A female White-winged Triller was feeding two well-grown offspring in my final survey site, while three Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrikes, including two immature birds, practised a bit
of "perch-and-pounce" from the neighbouring tree, devouring quite a few grasshoppers.
The major disappointment was seeing a Common Myna, the first for a long time in the reserve. Notable absences included Red-rumped Parrots, Wood Ducks, any whistlers and Grey Shrike-Thrush.
The reserve is very dry and dam levels are dropping, although all still have water. Blackberries and rabbits in abundance - one of my survey markers has disappeared completely in a particularly large (but delicious!) blackberry patch. Work is still proceeding
on the pump station and access track upgrade.
Full list, and some pics, at
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