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Euan Moore mentions Barbara Jones' report on
Whistling Kites off Eden (NSW).On the Southport pelagics we often see Whistling
Kites at the mouth of the Southport Seaway and occasionally beyond,where they
have been seen to harrass gulls,shearwaters,etc,on occassions.However on the
27th May 1995 4 of these birds followed the vessel out to about 16 klms out to
sea before breaking off and heading back to land.The Kites chased the Crested
Terns and Silver Gulls but were also seen to pick offal from the
sea-surface.Whistling Kites have followed the vessel on other
occasions,sometimes joined by the odd Brahminy Kite,but never this far before.I
might add this usually occurs during the winter months,why I'm not sure.Cheers
and it looks like a lot of birding- aussers
had a great birding Easter.Paul Walbridge.
p.s.For those interested the May pelagic has
been changed from the 15th to the 22nd and I hope to get the remaining dates for
the year posted on birding-aus soon.
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