A
ruff* in non-breeding (basic) plumage was present Friday afternoon 26/11 at the
Borrow Pits at the WTP – in the same shallow pond as 16 Glossy Ibis and
several Black-tailed Native Hen (along with many other waders, stilts, ducks,
etc). Presumably the same bird that has been being seen at the Farm for many
weeks now.
[* My
confident (but potentially flawed?) identification was independently confirmed
by my birding companions for the afternoon, Eric Thorsson from Sweden, and Jeremy & Jill Aldred from the UK. Just
the sort of people to have along when a Ruff heaves into view!]
Richard NOWOTNY
Port Melbourne,
Victoria
M: 0438 224456
