> but nevertheless did not see a Freckled Duck for the day, when earlier
> this year there were 400-500 and you bumped into them almost
> everywhere. Pink-eared Duck numbers were also well down.
> John Barkla
That's because they've all headed to Lake Lorne in Drysdale. The numbers
of ducks and variety of species on this small lake continues to be high.
Ducks include Blue-billed, Hardhead, a large flock of Pink-eared (a
relatively new group of birds for this lake), Black, Chestnut and Grey
Teal, and 150+ Freckled Duck. This lake is also a major roost for ibis
and cormorant, with thousands of birds arriving in the evening.
There may in fact be a direct link between Lake Lorne and the WTP - as
the crow flies (!) these two areas are probably less that 20 kilometres
apart.
Tim
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