As usual April is a good/peak month for the number of species
seen in Bayside.
The new lakes at Elsternwick have attracted 2 further species -
great egret and 2 darters - plus a common bronzewing by one lake
(only 8 km from the CBD Post Office).
Red-rumped parrots have appeared at 3 sites with Kookaburras
only in the north of Bayside. Judging by the comparative nos.
seen here, Flame, Rose and Pink Robins may have had good
breeding seasons. Also Red-rumped Parrots (with one possibly
staying at the Brighton Golf Course) and those Bronzewings. But
Grey Shrike-thrush and Golden Whistler are scarce and few
wandering honeyeaters have been reported to me apart from
Spinebills which have popped up in quite a few gardens. Only
one definite sighting of Spiny-cheeked HE. Single records of
Gang-gangs and Red-browed Finch too.
Have had repeated reports of Swift Parrots from local golf
courses.
Michael Norris
Bayside Friends of Native Wildlife
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