Celia & Russell Browne wrote:
I visited Banyule Flats late this morning for an hour or so but
> couldn't find the Painted Snipe. That's not to say she isn't there though!
Celia
>
This afternoon, in company with Philip Veerman, we had the Painted
Snipe at Banyule Flats in view for about an hour!
Still at the grubby Pool, left-hand, ie eastern side, but for variety
sitting on the mud in front of the docks and other weeds with no cover
at all, bar three small blades of a young Typha. She was still invisible
unless you looked very carefully. However a couple of times she kindly
stood up and scratched, preened and stretched right wing, allowing us to
see the beautiful mottled markings and a glimpse of the spots, and the
distinct rufous tone on the back of the neck.
It is the best camouflaged bird we have ever seen, so don't despair -
keep looking and hoping.
The Frogmouth seems to have at least one chick in its nest.
Anthea Fleming in Ivanhoe
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