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Saturday morning at Red Hill for the Autumn Woodland Survey on 25 March was mild and calm with both post-fog cloud and hot air balloons rising slowly and drifting away. It was a pleasant
survey and the birds seemed to be quite active, though the total number of species recorded was spot on average (23 within the nine sites, and a further 8 recorded between sites) and the total number of individuals (448) just slightly higher than average.
No classic mixed feeding flocks, but the number of small birds was boosted somewhat by a group of Striated and Spotted Pardalotes. Otherwise, the most notable aspect of the survey was the diversity (9 species) and prevalence of parrots and cockatoos, including
a couple of Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, three Rainbow Lorikeets, and 40 very active and vocal Australian King Parrots. No sign of any smaller honeyeaters, and little of migrating species, other than the 11 Grey Fantails and flock of about 35 Silvereyes.
Satin Bowerbirds (9 - highest record to date) were seen in several locations, including at the top car park where, together with Australian Ravens and Pied Currawongs, they were feasting quietly on kurrajong seeds.
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