Hello,
There is still at least one SIPO at Manly Boat
Harbour, Brisbane. I observed one (and possibly two,
although I was unable to confirm the latter) late this
morning on a very high tide among more than 80 OZPOs.
The small size and peculiar dimensions of the bird
were particularly apparent and it resembled a wind-up
toy as it dashed about among the larger OZPOs.
I will check this flock out again lest there be a
second or even third SIPO (who knows, maybe a Variable
Oystercatcher will turn up).
Of minor interest was a returned Double-banded Plover,
a small number of Red Knots among the more common
Great Knots, and the lack of Large Sand-Plovers among
the numerous Lessers. Many of the waders are in full
breeding plumage - quite a sight.
Cheers
AS
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