Hi all,
Firstly, a huge thanks to all who replied to my RFI for Mallacoota - made life
much easier! Saw a total of 91 species for the week without really trying that
hard. The highlights for me were:
* Tawny-crowned Honeyeater and Southern Emu-wren in coastal heathland
near Shipwreck Creek. Awesome habitat. Unfortunately dipped on Ground Parrot
even with a solid 6-8 kms walking. Apparently 4-5 were seen on Howe Flat a few
days before by bushwalkers.
* Wonga Pigeon - feeding from seed tray at Gypsy Point Apartments, as
well as seeing them along several other walks (very approachable).
* Glossy Black Cockatoo - a pair were feeding in trees next to track up
to Genoa Peak (could be heard from the car!)
* Leaden Flycatcher - walk at Gypsy Point (which was abruptly ended when
I nearly stood on a ~5 ft Tiger Snake and my wife decided her
birding/bushwalking career can have a slight hiatus!!)
* Eastern Curlew and Little Tern - Mallacoota Inlet
* Azure Kingfisher and Topknot Pigeon - seen from a river cruise we did
from Gypsy Point up the Genoa River (crippling views of the kingfisher from the
boat)
* Rufous Fantail and Brown Gerygone - both seen along Double Creek walk,
and Brown Gerygone also common along Shady Creek and Pittosporum walks in town.
* Hooded Plover - pair at Pebbly Beach, on the way to Shipwreck Creek.
* Beautiful Firetail - along road to Shipwreck Creek.
Unfortunately also dipped on seeing Black-faced Monarch, although I did hear a
couple, and Scarlet Honeyeater (although a local birder told me they haven't
shown up this year in the area). So.... 91 birds, 4 snakes, no parasitic
ticks, but a few ticks to go in the field guide! Thanks again to all for their
help.
Cheers, Dean
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