The summer woodland bird survey at Gooroo north was done on 3 Dec on a fine mild morning after the 150mm deluge during the week. Creeks were flowing, water was sheeting across the ground and feet were thoroughly wet before
the first site was finished. 45 species were recorded for the morning.
Superb Parrots were seen and heard multiple times during the morning, including within 2 of the sites, and others flying over 4 of the other sites. One
Scarlet Robin was heard calling. Summer migrants included Pallid Cuckoo,
Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, White-throated and Western Gerygones, Leaden Flycatcher,
Sacred Kingfisher, Olive-backed Oriole and Rufous Whistler.
Noisy Friarbirds were common but the only other honeyeater species recorded was a single
Brown-headed. Although most of the usual thornbill species, Weebill and Grey Fantail were recorded they seemed in low abundance, only being recorded at one or two sites whereas they normally turn up at half the sites. No raptors were recorded.
Cheers
Nicki Taws
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