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I posted a query regarding my concern of the
absence of many Jacanas around the Hunter region. One birdo responded to say
that they were seen at Hillville (in the Hunter Region and near Taree) last
November (though myself and David Mitford could not find them there on 2
occassions since). A few responses back from QLD birdos (north and south
QLD) mentioned that they have also made a dissapearance in their areas for
quite some time). Can somebody respond (esp. from the east coast) to say
that there are still Jacanas around in good/usual numbers in any
location around their area. Has there been an increase in Jacanas in any
area within Australia over the past year?.
I would expect these birds to be sedentary unless
the habitat deteriorates, such was the case for Collieroy Dam in the Hunter (in
the middle of last year with the drought) at one stage, but Hillville Dam still
looks much in a healthy state (or so it seems).
Thanks
Edwin
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