Mt Ainslie autumn woodland survey

[Michael Lenz via Canberrabirds <>]

The autumn survey of the 9 sites on the lower eastern slopes of Mt Ainslie was carried out on 24 March by Robin Hide and Michael Lenz, the first day after the rains. Conditions were reasonable with few clouds in the morning, but clouds closing in later, wind varied from light to moderate with some wind gusts. Small birds were notably rare, no mixed feeding flocks were encountered.  The most widespread species were Striated Pardalote (8 sites), Crimson Rosella (6) and Noisy Miner (5).The number of species per site ranged from 4 to 11 Species of interest included White-throated and Western Gerygone, Rufous Whistler, a flock of 15 Superb Parrots arriving in the morning and dispersing across a wider area, a flock of 16 Dusky Woodswallows, several Common Bronzewings and 1 Wedge-tailed Eagle. Two older Noisy Miner chicks were still constantly begging. At sites 24 species were recorded, an additional 8 on walks between sites.

Michael Lenz

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