The majority of the K2C sites were surveyed on a warm and relatively still morning, with a couple of sites covered a few days later. A total of 91 species were recorded which is fairly typical for the spring surveys.
Good numbers of spring migrants were recorded: Pallid, Fan-tailed, Horsfields and
Shining Bronze-Cuckoos, Sacred Kingfisher, Western and White-throated Gerygone, White-winged Triller, Rufous Whistler,
Olive-backed Oriole, Leaden Flycatcher, and Noisy Friarbird. Several small flocks of
Yellow-faced Honeyeaters were moving through. One Flame Robin was recorded but two of the other altitudinal migrants - Golden Whistler and White-eared Honeyeater – were not.
Threatened species included Dusky Woodswallow (6 properties, including breeding),
Diamond Firetail (5), Brown Treecreeper (4), Speckled Warbler (3),
Hooded Robin (2), Varied Sittella (2), Southern Whiteface (1) and
Scarlet Robin (1). Other highlights were Jacky Winter at several properties,
Pied Butcherbird (which is becoming regular in the region), and Yellow-tufted Honeyeater. We enjoyed having our lunch in the new office/ accommodation facilities at Scottsdale. Thanks to our helpers with the survey, the landholders for their ongoing
participation and Bush Heritage for the lunch venue.
Nicki Taws
