I made my first visit to the Edithvale Wetlands hide today, Sunday (I
have been to the wetlands previously, but never at a time when the hide
was open). As Sean Dooley observed last week, it truly is a fine
example of its kind. And the birds at present are a bit special
too. Worth mentioning are:
- Australian (Spotted), Spotless and Baillon's Crakes, and Latham's
Snipe - all within 20 metres, in the open, in terrific light.
- Ditto for Clamorous Reed-warbler and Little Grassbird.
- Both spoonbills
- White-faced, White-necked and Rufous Night herons.
- Marsh Sandpiper.
- Red-kneed Dotterel.
- Magpie-goose.
Well worth a visit in its current condition.Richard
PS By the way, what is the provenance of the Magpie-goose? (I
understand that there have been several over at Braeside Park.) Is
it a wild bird a long way from its present usual range? Or a result
of the Serendip program? Or something else again?
DR
RICHARD NOWOTNY
8 Pier
St
Port
Melbourne
VIC
AUSTRALIA 3207.
Tel.
(H) 61-3-9645.6870
(M) 0438 224456
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