Just a couple of observations from Northern Victoria, which may interest
some readers. Yesterday (14/10) I visited an area of Black Box woodland
west of the Appin State Forest, 18 km south-west of Kerang. Most of the
area, which was along the Wandella Creek /Loddon River floodplain, was
covered with a maze of Lignum understorey, with a few smaller areas where
the Lignum was sparse or absent. I spent about 90 minutes or so in one
area of freehold land.
The most common birds were easily Rufous Songlarks, White-winged Trillers
and Superb Fairy-wrens. However, there were a couple of lovely surprises.
It was my first time to see Crimson Chats, and I obtained great views from
about 5-6 metres with the Swarovski's. Brilliant!! Males and females seen
in reasonable numbers. The other 'new' bird to me was a single Diamond
Dove, coo-cooooing incessantly from a low branch. Two new birds in one
day was quite nice, especially when I have done so much birding in central
and northern Victoria.
Some of the other rarer birds were Grey-crowned Babblers (although they are
locally common around here - saw at least 4 groups), Gilbert's Whistler ( 2
birds), Hooded Robin (pair), Red-capped Robins (heaps), Stubble Quail,
Budgerigars, Cockatiels and Little Grassbird. Oh. And a nestling
Wedge-tailed Eagle.
Now to try my luck at the Orange Chat, Pied Honeyeater and Red-backed
Kingfisher, which I know are around not so far away.
Chris.
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