What an interesting project, Archer. I am sure better offers will point you
to more convenient locations, but there are usually Yellow-tailed Blacks in
the pines at Fairbairn Golf Course.
Speaking of name changes, Birdlife International has recently declined to
use 'Australian White Ibis', preferring 'Australian Ibis'. They say there
are different White Ibises. A generally acceptable English name for this
unappealing species remains elusive. 'Dump Chook' gains ground daily.
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From: Canberrabirds <> On
Behalf Of Archer Callaway via Canberrabirds
Sent: Thursday, 10 June 2021 7:08 AM
To: COGChat <>
Subject: Request for info
today will be day 161 of Bird-a-day, and I am now very much in my final days
with just 2 yard birds left. to last beyond this weekend I somehow need to
find non-yard birds on work days, which is a bit tricky with the short days
and having pretty much only less common woodland birds remaining that I
often only have a short time on the afternoon to find in suburbia..
There are a few species that have been a bit difficult lately, for which
reliable locations you've had this June would be appreciated, especially
southside locations within easy drive and not far in from parking.
Australian White Ibis: I had left them as I always get them on their roost
flights over home, but they have all but disappeared, and I have tried 10+
wetlands and the tip multiple times each on several different days this past
fortnight, with no trace.
Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo: Seem to have disappeared locally, I've tried
about 5 different pine plantations and only had them further afield where
they've been trumped by better BAD candidates, and even there only singles
or pairs.
Scarlet Robin: usually easy to find but not so this year. Most years I have
several pairs on Wanniassa Hills, but apart from a single sighting earlier
in the season they seem to have left, and they haven't been at many other
regular spots for them.
White-naped Honeyeater: any good groups overwintering in urban reserves
would be good.
Archer (note name change)
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