Hello all,
After spending the day
searching for, and not finding, Swift Parrots in the Riverina area of NSW, I
made a stop off at Finley Lake, on the outskirts of Finley, NSW. Thinking I would simply
be adding a few birds to the list of species observed for the day I was amazed
to find that one species I would be adding as a result of the stop was that of
Plumed Whistling-Duck.
Thirteen birds were observed
to be present, all on a small island across from the main car park (closest to
the toilets). My initial sighting was of four birds standing on the small
jetty. Scanning the grassy island a further nine were counted.
A great way to end a top day
of bird watching!
Cheers
David Parker
Deniliquin, NSW
