Hillston birdwatching

[Michael Todd <>]

Hello all,

I've just returned from a quick 24 hr trip up to the western side of
Nombinnie NR (central NSW, 100 km north of Hillston) and back. Overall,
bird activity wasn't high. Its quite dry up there at the moment, although
not as dry as further north. 

Some of the things seen included:
Wallanthery (yesterday afternoon)- Brown Treecreeper, Masked
Woodswallow, Diamond Firetail, Varied Sittella, Western Gerygone, Jacky
Winter and amazingly the Red-browed Pardalote! This isn't the first one
seen in the northern Riverina. Others have found them in three locations
over the last week or two but this was the first time that I've found
them in the Riverina.
Nombinnie NR (Mileys Trail)- Australian Owlet-nightjar (3+). While
recording owlet-nightjar I think I picked up bat echolocation signals on
my DAT recorder. The bats were at times flying within 1 foot of the end
of my microphone! I haven't put them on computer yet to see whether I can
identify them. 
Also, Grey-fronted Honeyeater, Rainbow Bee-eater (nest in road), Gilberts
Whistler (1). The only GiW found despite searching in many locations.
Sang well though and I got about 6 minutes of audio including a call that
I haven't recorded before.
Railway Track- Spotted Bowerbird, White-fronted Honeyeater, Shy
Heathwren, Red-lored Whistler (1). The only RLW found despite searching
in many locations. Didn't sing as well as the Gilberts but I think I
recorded another new call. If it is it makes the tenth different call
that I've recorded in Nombinnie and Round Hill NRs. 
Lake Cargelligo- Mt Hope Rd (Booberoi Creek Crossing)-
Double-barred Finch and a tiny Yellow-faced Whip-snake.

Cheers

Mick Todd
Griffith, NSW





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