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Hi Birders,
Following Mike Carters directions I had no
difficulty in locating the RINGED PLOVER at Marlo on Monday
morning.
For the information of those wishing to visit Mike
suggested I post the following info:
The route I found the most accessible was to drive
about 1km.through Marlo to MOTS BEACH
carpark. From here walk down the steps to the
backwater and cross, angling towards a white sign on the opposite
bank. Expect to get wet, possibly waist high depending on your &
the tide height. Then it is a short stroll to your Right to the Little
Tern fenced area.
The bird is mingling with several hundred
Red-necked Stints, but is quite easily distinguished by its darker colouring,
slightly larger size & prominent chest-band.
You will also observe large numbers of Tree Martins
& Little Terns.
Other interesting birds present were Caspian &
Fairy Terns, Sooty & Pied Oystercatchers, Hooded & Red-capped Plovers
& Sanderling.
Regards
Geoff. Walker
03 9568 2909
0418
572 922
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