Following my report of a possible Brolga in Artarmon I received the
following (edited) message from Andy Holmes at Macquarie University.
"I .................................................saw your comment
about brolgas in Sydney. Early last year I saw three brolgas flying
over the Macquarie University campus. I had Bins with me and
could clearly see the red head on at least one bird - there is no
doubt about the ID."
Cheers
Andy Holmes
As unusual as it may sound it appears that there might be occasional
sightings of this species in the area.
Ern Hoskin "The Birds of Sydney" 1991, refers to illustrations of
this species from the early years of settlement at Sydney and adds
that birds were present to the north (Portland) and south of Sydney
during dry,inland conditions in 1957.
Regards, Andy
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Cammeray,
NSW 2062
Australia
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