Latham's Snipe at Belmont Common

[Valda Dedman <>]

Clive
've just seen, without really trying, at least 60 Latham's Snipe at Jerringot 
Wildlife Reserve, so you should be able to go mist-netting. I went down with 
Gordon McCarthy to put some up for you and several flocks flew up and round and 
back again. We didn't have to do any walking out into the wetland. The birds 
did not seen particularly disturbed. This was in the southern wetland; we did 
not disturb the northern wetland. Just out from the bird hide we had close-up 
views of an Australasian Grebe. No camera, of course! Didn't see the Baillon's 
Crakes today that were reported on Saturday.Big flock of Cattle Egrets came in. 
This morning at 10 a.m. 100 were huddled in the grass out of the wind.
I'm off to the Paroo Overflow on Saturday, so probably won't see you. Please 
let me know the results of your endeavours at Belmont Common.
Regards
Valda