Some interesting sightings in Perth

[Dr Richard Nowotny <>]

Locals and perhaps holiday visitors from interstate may be interested in
the following sightings from walks around old haunts this morning (Mon 23
Dec - a humid very high-30's scorcher).

Herdsmans Lake (southern side):

Freckled Duck (60+)  They are best seen from near the
car-park at the eastern end of Lakeside Rd ("Maurice Hamer
Park").  Most are within 10 metres of the lake edge, providing
exceptional, close views.  (I understand that they have been at the
lake for a couple of months now, perhaps not in these numbers, but I
cannot recall any posting on Birding-Aus.)

Black-tailed Native-Hen (3)  In the same area as the Freckled
Duck.

Buff-banded Rail (1)  On a path near the visitor
centre.

[As usual, most of the local ducks are to be found on this stretch of
water - Hardhead, Shoveller, Grey Teal, Black Duck, Blue-bill, Shelduck,
Musk Duck, and for the first time in my experience Freckled.  Plus
all three grebes.]

Perry Lakes:

Banded Stilt (2)  On the south-eastern lake
(remnant).  [Plus 1 Pink-eared Duck]

Buff-banded Rail (1)  In the reeds at the western end of the
north-western "lake" (mini-remnant).

                
RICHARD NOWOTNY
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