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Hi birders,
Around Exmouth, Crimson Chats, Zebra Finches &
Spinifex Pigeons were common, whilst near the Golf Course came across the first
Rainbow Bee-eaters & Red-backed Kingfishers, also Rufous
Fieldwren.
Visits to Shothole Canyon, a lovely place, only
found Little Woodswallow, Grey-headed Honeyeater & Striated Pardalote.
Whilst at neighbouring Charles Knife Gorge found the latters cousin - Red-browed
Pardalote. Once again visited FO'C's suggested sites.
Found Mangrove Bay in Cape Range
N.P. disappointing for the mangrove species but Wapet Creek south of
Exmouth was great. In less than 1/2 hour had located male & female
Mangrove Golden & White-breasted Whistlers &Dusky Gerygone,
Mangrove Grey Fantail, Yellow White-eye, White-breasted Woodswallow & Sacred
Kingfisher. I was most keen to find the carteri race of the Western
Bowerbird which I first located at the Mangrove Bay turnoff, then later several
around the water tap opposite Neds & Mesa Camp. An Australian Bustard by the
road side was a nice sight.
Also a Perentie feeding on a
road-kill.
To be continued.
Cheers
Geoff. Walker
03 9568 2909
0418 572 922
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