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G'day All,
Just a super brief report on a trip out to Lake Broadwater and
Jondaryan today. I decided to throw the swag in the ute last night and headed
out to Lake Broadwater (via Dalby Qld ). There wasn't much observed on the way
out apart from the usual ferals ( Cats and Foxes ). Did see a Rufous Bettong out
near Maclagan ( I know its not a bird but nice to see all the same). A few Barn
Owls on advisory signs beside the road between Kaimkillenbun and
Dalby.
Most of the usual suspects out at Lake Broadwater apart from
the waterbirds due to lack of water. Red-capped Robins, Inland Thornbills,
Yellow Thornbills, Yellow-rumped Thornbills,Brown Honeyeater, Spiny-cheeked
Honeyeater, Apostlebirds among many others. I also recorded six Diamond Doves
here (a sign of dry times).
From Lake Broadwater I headed back to Jondaryan (Oakey Golf
Club) to try for the third time here in 18mths for Painted Honeyeater. Within
5min of getting out the car there were two giving great views. I'm sure I heard
a couple more in the distance. This was around 11am this morning and they were
still calling sporadically when I left at about 11.30.
Quite a few White-winged Trillers on the way home as well as a
pair of Blue Bonnets just north of Jondaryan on the road to
Quinalow.
Cheers
Gavin
Petrie Qld
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