Bendigo birding

[Chris Tzaros <>]

G,day all,

Whilst spending some time at home in Bendigo (central Victoria) over the
New Year period, I decided to check out a couple of local waterbird/wader
spots, that at this time of the year, often turn-out to be worthwhile
visiting.

Bendigo Sewage Farm - A couple of hours were spent here on the morning of
the 30/12.  Highlights were an Australian Spotted Crake, two
Latham's Snipe, several Red-necked Avocets and
Black-winged Stilts, Pink-eared Duck and Little
Grassbird.

Woodvale Evaporation Ponds - This is often a good spot for waders,
especially at this time of the year when water levels low and large areas
of shallow muddy flats provide good foraging conditions for numerous
species.  Highlights this time were several Black-fronted
Dotterels (more than usual), many Red-kneed Dotterels, Red-capped
Plovers, Red-necked Avocets, Black-winged Stilts and, a new bird for
me, a pair of Marsh Sandpipers.  A colony of Silver
Gull are also breeding on a small island.

Tang Tang Swamp - On arriving at this fantastic Red Gum swamp about half
an hour north of Bendigo (near the township of Dingee), a pair of
Brolga were seen feeding in a dry paddock on the southern side of
the swamp.  Water levels in the swamp are still quite high, which
should keep the numerous Grey Teal, PBDuck, Australasian Shoveler,
Pink-eared Duck and Australian Shelduck there for some time
yet.  Also seen here were Stubble Quail and Latham's
Snipe.

Bye for now.

Chris Tzaros



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