Hi all,
the red-necked phalarope reported earlier today at Seaford Swamp, 35 km SE of
Melbourne CBD, was still there at 18:25 h EDST. Apparently it had been hard to
find, perhaps because of a blustery change passing through early afternoon. Two
people have reportedly dipped since Mike Carter's visit.
I found the bird in the north-eastern part of the swamp. It would be most
easily accessed from the east side, parking at the end of Armstrongs Road off
Wells Rd, then walking due west to the waters' edge across Juncus acutus (sharp
rushes) then walking north along the eastern edge of the wetland, scanning all
open areas of water, especially nearshore areas. Be prepared to get your feet
wet even if wearing gumboots, water depth was around 20-25 cm in the lagoon.
The bird spent a short time preening at the end of my visit, but most time it
was swimming, characteristically actively.
Also present, 1 Aust. Spotted Crake and 1 Common Greenshank, both not seen
earlier by Sean and Andrew.
Cheerio. Peter.
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