The Terriers x 2 visited the Jerrabomberra wetlands on Monday afternoon to
discover a hive of activity very close between the car park and first hide.
I suppose you could call it an early MFF with a profusion of small birds.
Although the species I am describing was was often within 5 metres I was unable
to photograph it due to constant movement and thick undergrowth.
Like all of I have frequently observed grey fan tails over a lifetime of
birding activity without giving them any particular scrutiny. However , one
bird really attracted my attention because it did not appear to have much grey
plumage at all .
As I remarked to senior birder T 1 , the underparts were clearly coloured a
soft fawn shade.
Now at home and after checking with my field guide ( Menkhorst ) I consider the
bird in question belongs to the Alisteri sub species.
I would be interested to learn whether any more experienced COG members could
confirm my initial identification.
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