Hi Merrilyn and others.
The WTNT have been almost constant companions at my fire tower (Mt Beenak 60
KMs
east of Melbourne) since the start of January. For over half of everyday they
are flying usually quite close to the tower, making it a rather nervous time
whenever I go out of the door. Hard to count but I would estimate numbers to
be
over 100 consistently. The other night they also roosted about 200 metres from
the tower. Set my alarm before daylight arrived the next day and didn't see
them
leave. I guess it would be pretty unlikely that they would fly at night.
Hopefully Melbourne will start summer soon, and I can spend more time watching
them.
Paul.
Quoting Merrilyn Serong <>:
> Hi WTNT followers
> My two most recent sightings were in Toolangi and Black Range State
> Forests about 60 or 70 km NE of Melbourne.
> On 19 Jan 2002 I saw one WTNT at 8.30 am at 37 27 40 s, 145 36 56 e.
> The sky was clear and there were occasional light gusts of wind. It
> was
> rather a mild day, neither hot nor cold. There were also some Tree
> Martins flying about at the time.
> On 25 Jan 2002 there were about 20 WTNTs at approx 4.00 pm at 37 32 03
> s, 145 36 12 e. It was a warm to hot day and humid with about 30%
> cloud
> cover and mostly calm with some light wind. There were thunder storms
> later in the day and evening. The birds flew around at tree top level
> and higher for a few minutes then flew off to the SSW.
> I have been surprised at the low numbers of Needletails I have seen
> this
> summer. Maybe they are flying higher or are just somewhere else.
> Overall our summer has seemed a lot cooler this year.
> Cheers,
> Merrilyn.
>
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