Pied Heron near Bairnsdale, e. Vic.

[Geoff Price <>]

Greetings all

The Pied Heron reported by Jim Reside at MacLeod Morass, near Bairnsdale,
e. Vic., was seen by Mike Carter last Friday, 26 March, after much
searching.  It wasn't seen on Saturday (possibly due to
duck-shooters in the area?), but was seen by myself, with very close
views, yesterday (Monday 28 March).  It calmly sat on an old fence
post in the middle of the morass for half an hour, watching me devour an
easter egg.  It was incredibly confiding, even when I clumsily
splashed around getting closer views (only c. 10 m). 
Possibly the distinct lack of duck-shooters in the area eased its
mind.  It certainly eased mine.  Of course, I didn't have a
camera.  Whoever would have expected to need a camera when on a
twitch for a state second?  It was seen pretty much at exactly the
spot described by Jim (see latest Birdline Victoria update),  and
appears to be an adult.  

Cheers
Geoff

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Geoff Price
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Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds
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