Pratincole update

[(Russell Woodford)]

The Pratincoles were in their usual spot (see several earlier messages) late 
yesterday afternoon (Sun 27 April) at Austin Rd, Western Treatment Plant.  They 
were even less inclinced to move than on Saturday, and we saw little preening 
or anything else - except for two stunning birds!

Didn't locate the Northern Shoveler - it certainly wasn't on the southern side 
or middle of the large northern lagoon.  By the way, is it a male that's been 
seen?

Other ducks present:

Pacific Black Duck
Chestnut & Grey Teal
Blue-billed Duck
Pink-eared Duck
Freckled Duck
Aust Shoveler
Hardhead

Also near the pratincoles, as on Saturday, several Black-winged stilts, one 
with an orange leg-flag.

Russell Woodford
Geelong

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