G'day all
Despite the miserable weather yesterday afternoon I ventured out for a few
hours to the Grampians and briefly to Lake Linlithgow. My favourite spot
in the Grampians is a few km north of Dunkeld and over the years it has
produced many excellent birds. Yesterday most of the regulars were
present. Most pleasing were sightings of Southern Emu-wrens and Rainbow
Bee-eaters. Both used to be regularly seen but not for many years now.
The last Emu-wren I saw was in 1991 just before much of the heathland was
burnt. Other highlights were a flock of about 30 Gang-gangs, a single
Yellow-tufted Honeyeater and nesting Grey Currawongs.
On the way home I stopped briefly at Lake Linlithgow (15k east of
Hamilton). I hadn't visited the lake since autumn and it is now as dry as
I've ever seen it. The weather was rather bleak so I didn't linger but
there were more birds here than I have seen for years. Mostly assorted
ducks (Grey Teal, Pink-eared Duck and Australian Shelduck). Also present
were hundreds of Avocets and a handful of Banded Stilts, quite a few
Whiskered Terns and unidentified waders.
I will try to get back next weekend to do a proper survey. In the mean
time the lake is well worth a visit at present.
Cheers
Steve
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Steve Clark
45 Carmichael Street, Hamilton, Victoria, Australia 3300
ph 0355 719 048
www.ansonic.com.au/clarks/sw_birds.htm
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