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Hi Birders, went for a trip around a couple of
spots in the Hawkesbury this morning and (as usual) saw some interesting birds.
Went to Scheyville first which was unfortunately rather quiet, probably due to
the weather as it was rather overcast and cool. Did however see plenty (at least
50) Little Lorikeet and the usual suspects with great views of
a singing Scarlet Honeyeater, a Crested
Shrike-Tit and a Dusky Woodswallow
overhead.
After Scheyville went along to Pitt Town lagoon and
saw five species of finch (Double-Barred, Red-Browed, Nutmeg,
Chestnut-Breasted and Zebra) and three species of raptor including a
Brown Falcon which was a first for me at this location
seen on a fence post over the far eastern side of the lagoon (and yes I did walk
over that way battling with the reeds and mud!), also Nankeen
Kestrel and Australian Hobby. Also present over the
north eastern side was 6 Red Kneed Dotterals, and a number of
Pink-Eared Ducks were in various spots across the
lagoon.
Had a brief look at McGraths Hill where there were
both Royal and Yellow-Billed Spoonbill, also a
Whistling Kite overhead, and a couple of Pink-Eared
Ducks on the main pool.
Cheers
Simon.
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