Pratincole at Werribee TP

["Mules, Michael" <>]

Went down to Werribee this morning and spent 3 hours looking for the Northern Shoveller, with no success.  I concentrated on the Summer, T-Section, Western and Austin Rd. Lagoons.  Plenty of Australasian Shoveller, Pink-eared Duck and Chestnut Teal, and a few Freckled Duck. 

 

The highlight, however was a pair of Oriental Pratincole flying around the T-section Lagoons.  At the time I thought they were Australian, and made comment to Will Steele (Melbourne Water employee I was going around the lagoon with) about the bib markings on the throat.  Also, their forked tails were a very noticeable feature.  But in typing this, I thought I'd double check the books, and it appears I saw Oriental Pratincole instead!  Not exactly what I was expecting, but there you go.

 

For my own peace of mind, has anyone else seen them? Or have I just misidentified a pair of Australian Pratincole (although I'm fairly certain I haven't)

Regards,
Michael Mules

Carey Baptist Grammar School
Kew Campus
349 Barkers Road Kew Victoria Australia 3101
Telephone: +61 3 9816 1325
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