>For those who may be passing Roses Lagoon on the Federal Highway between
>Collector and Goulbourn I spent from 18:00 to 18:20 last evening recording
>birds. During this time i was blessed with 3 differnet flight views of
>Australian Bittern. Two views were of single birds and one was of 2
>birds..... as far as I could tell (from distance beteen origin) this
>involved a total of 4 birds. Clearly, the chances of seeing a bittern here
>are very good at present. Several times last summer I saw birds foraging
>in short vegatation so with a telescope and some patience extremely good
>views are possible.
>
>cheers
>Milburn
>
>Dr.P.J. Milburn
>Biomolecular Resource Facility
>The Australian National University
>GPO Box 334 Canberra ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA
>Phone No. <61> <2> 6249 4326
>Fax No. <61> <2> 6249 4326
>E-mail Address
>
I've also seen 3 different Aust.Bitterns in flight over this lagoon, plus 2
pairs of Swamp Harriers, one of which appeared to be nesting in the reeds
as it took off from one spot, and returned to it, disturbing another
harrier. It's a good spot to stop before you do the final leg to Canberra
from Sydney as has toilet and seats and is seldom very busy.
Happy Christmas to all birding-aussers and a great new year - wait for
next Dec 31s for the Millennium!
Penny Drake-Brockman, Examination Recitals Co-ordinator, Sydney
Conservatorium of Music.
Tel: 02 9351 1254.
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