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After two unsuccessful attempts, managed to see the South
Island Pied Oystercatcher in front of the Humpybong Yacht Club (next to Croakett
Park) on Anzac Day, 25/4.As other observers have noted, the smaller and shorter
appearance first leads you to the bird, then the longer (it appears both
relatively and absolutely) bill length. The longer and wider white wing bar is
also noticeable but there seems to me to be quite some variation in the wing bar
amongst the OZPO's.
I also felt the behaviour of the SIPO was more anxious and
ill-at-ease ,particularly when it moved through the 14 OZPO's. It was the
subject of aggression by more than one OZPO and looked almost as if it felt
bullied.
Great to see , my first tick for 2001!!
Russ
Lamb,
Maleny SEQ
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