The spring K2C surveys were held on one of the ferociously windy days we suffered through in October. For any of the sites that were west-facing, the bird tallies were very low. The overall total was 79 species which
was quite reasonable considering the conditions. Most of the spring migrants had returned with 4 cuckoo species, Sacred Kingfisher, Olive-backed Oriole, White-throated Gerygone, Noisy Friarbird, Rufous Whistler, Leaden Flycatcher and White-winged Triller all
recorded at a number of sites. Of the threatened species, the number of sightings was on the low side with Dusky Woodswallow at 6 properties, Brown Treecreeper at 3, Speckled Warbler (3), Scarlet Robin (2), Flame Robin (2), Hooded Robin (2) and Diamond Firetail
(2). No Southern Whiteface were recorded, a species which seems increasingly scarce, both in the ACT and wider region. Thank you once again to the volunteers who come time and time again, and those who have joined recently. Thanks also to the landholders for
their continuing interest, and Bush Heritage for hosting us for lunch at Scottsdale.
Cheers
Nicki Taws
0408 210736
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