Freckled Ducks at Herdsman Lake Perth

[Frank O'Connor <>]

The number of Freckled Ducks have now increased to 156 this afternoon at 
Maurice Hamer Park.  About 53 near the small island in front of the car 
park, 97 on the point about 200 metres to the left, and 6 on the banks 
about 100 metres to the right.
Other good sightings for the lake were Australian Spotted Crake, 
Black-tailed Native-hen (3), Red-necked Avocet (~30) and White-cheeked 
Honeyeater (3).
The water level has dropped considerably since I last visited.  There is 
now some mud visible in front of the typha across the water.  So sightings 
of crakes, rails and possibly Little Bitterns should be much more likely.
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Frank O'Connor     Birding WA http://members.iinet.net.au/~foconnor
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