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All, went down to the Hawksbury this morning and
had crippling views of a Spotted Harrier at Pitt Town lagoon -
literally flew over my head about 50m away!! Needless to say it put up most of
the birds on the lagoon. Saw 11 Marsh Sandpiper, about
60 Sharp-Tailed Sandpiper (could have been many more present as
counting is hampered at this location by low cut reeds) and 6 Curlew
Sandpiper. Didn't see the Pectoral noted earlier by Keith, but did see
the adult non-breeding Whiskered Tern. Lots of
Red-Kneed Dotteral (close to 40 odd) and a single
Latham's Snipe as well as 2 Yellow-Billed
Spoonbill.
Plenty of Baillon's Crakes at
McGraths Hill as well as a couple of Glossy Ibis. Also a single
Hoary-Headed Grebe as well as Swamp Harrier.
Usual birds at Mitchell Park, activity good as spring develops
(almost 50 species again this week).
Cheers
Simon.
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