Mt Ainslie summer woodland survey

[Michael Lenz via Canberrabirds <>]

The survey of the 9 sites on the lower eastern slopes of Mt Ainslie was carried out on 4 Dec 2020 (clear sky, light wind). Bird activity was largely restricted to a few patches, with only one of those at a survey site. Overall bird numbers were low. Species numbers/site ranged from 0 to 5, with the one exception of 12 species (and most of those were seen in a large Yellow Box). The most widespread species were Galah (5 sites) and Noisy Miner (4 sites). Dusky Woodswallow, Grey Fantail and Little Raven were seen each with one fledgling. The latter species nests only occasionally at Mt Ainslie. Other species of interest included Brown Goshawk, Brown Falcon, Dollarbird, Brown-headed Honeyeater, Varied Sittella and still very vocal White-winged Trillers.

In total 23 species were recorded at sites and a further 18 off sites.

Michael Lenz

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