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Hi All.
Just read Richard Baxter's post re. BBSP and LT
Stint at Ash Is, 28/12. I was there this afternoon, 29/12, but the water was
very high and I didn't notice either bird. I did see Sharp-tailed SP and RN
Stint but wasn't really searching hard. I was more interested in seeing if any
Yellow Wagtails were about.
However, I then stopped to look at the waders at
Stockton below the bridge. In amongst the usual suspects were at least 2
Broad-billed Sandpipers with, I think, one other. They were in the inside area
with all the avocets. It's pleasing to also see lots of Curlew SP and
Sharp-tailed SPs there as well.
I watched them for a few minutes before the waders
flew to the river side to feed. These were my first BBSPs; it's rare to get a
tick so close to home nowadays.
Now Alan Morris has seen a SIPO at The
Entrance, I guess I'll have to check that out tomorrow
morning.
Regards,
Robert Quinan
Central Coast, NSW,
Aust.
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