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Werribee raptors and other little birdys

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Subject: Werribee raptors and other little birdys
From: "Paul McDonald" <>
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 23:04:06 +1100
Hi All, 

Was at the Western Treatment Plant, Werribee today (SW of 
Melbourne) and saw a few interesting things.

Half a dozen white-browed woodswallows out and about, very 
specky little birds

More exciting though is the number of Black Kites there at present. 
At times had 5-6 birds circling overhead, in certain areas, more so 
the north eastern ends of the farm, they are more common than 
whistlers. They can also be viewed regularly when driving up and 
down the highway for those among you who commute. A pair of 
Black Kites is also once again breeding in the farm,although for 
obvious reasons I won't say where. 

Also, a pair of Black Falcons were in the mix today. Is suspect 
that they also were/have bred, so unfortunately I can't give the 
exact location out. However, anyone heading out to the farm should 
keep an eye for these guys (as well as banded brown falcons 
hopefully!  ;)


Happy birding,
Paul McDonald
Please report all sightings of colour banded Brown Falcons:
Email: 
Mbl: 0410 679 022
Ph: 03 9395 3256

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Division of Botany and Zoology
School of Life Sciences
Australian National University
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