Prue and I, with David and Kathy Cook did our winter survey this morning, in cold and increasingly cloudy conditions. There was no small bird activity at most sites. Just 28 species were recorded overall,
possibly an all-time low.
Just two mixed flocks were encountered; the first of these contained an interesting range of species with Yellow-rumped and Buff-rumped Thornbills, both pardalotes, Golden Whistler, Grey Shrikethrush, Varied
Sittellas, Scarlet Robins, Weebills and 3 species of honeyeater in small numbers (Brown-headed, White-plumed, White-eared). The second flock encountered had Weebills, many Yellow-rumped Thornbills, two Scarlet Robins, Speckled Warblers and a Grey Fantail.
The only raptor recorded was a Wedge-tailed Eagle which was visible for much of the morning.
Steve
