Hi Milb
The Pintail is in absolutely pristine plumage. Also I saw the bird a couple
of times in flight and there is no obvious damage to any of the flights
feathers.
Bring on the Shoveler.....
Cheers
Phil.
>Hi Aus-Birders
>
>If my memory serves me correctly ducks in the northern hemisphere should be
>actively moulting in late August. However, it appears that the recent
>sightings in the Grafton area refer to birds that are not actively
>moulting, although those reporting such sightings apper to be resolutely
>avoiding this issue.
>
>I for one would have been very interested to go and see these birds if they
>appeared to have recently arrived from the Northern Hemisphere. Could
>someone please enlighten us on this matter?
>
>cheers
>Milburn
>
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