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Hi all,
In unseasonally cold and windy conditions at
Sherwood Arboretum in Brisbane this afternoon, I failed once again to see the
Little Bittern which was seen in the open yesterday around 4pm.
Still, a good couple of hours birding was had, with
good views of Buff-banded Rails (2 together) and one Spotless Crake. I also had
fleeting views of a very shy Baillon's Crake which popped up from the lilies to
the left of the causeway and ducked down again so quickly I barely had time to
register its identity.
Other good sightings were a Brahminy Kite cruising
up the Brisbane River, a chance observation of a White-headed Pigeon belting
through the park, and close views of many Little Lorikeets which are still
feeding on the tall eucalypt trees close to the river (sorry, I don't know which
species). Notable dip was Pacific Baza - first time in many visits I've missed
it here.
Nice to get my mind back on birds again and away
from our defamation laws! (PS thanks for all the good wishes).
Cheers
AS
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