Like Chris Sanderson, I was at Gatton on Thursday and saw the massed Plumed
Whistling-Ducks etc at UQ Gatton. Red-rumped Parrots are quite common in
the Lockyer and at the College.
However the highlight of the day was near Lake Clarenden, just near the
school. A local farmer was ploughing and there was a mixed flock of
raptors circling nearby (with some on the ground also). It included at
least 12 Whistling Kites, 10 or so Black Kites, 2 Brown Falcons (one light
one dark) 1 Black Falcon and a pair of Kestrels. The falcons were all
having a go at the kites from time to time and the kestrels would have a go
at the falcons.. It was a good opportunity to compare the Black and Brown
Falcons at fairly close range. As we drove off a Peregrine Falcon flew
past and landed in a nearby tree. We had great views of all species.
Yesterday at Tinchi Tamba Wetlands just on the north side of Brisbane, we
saw a Black-shouldered Kite attacking a pair of Whistling Kites in flight.
It hit one several times and actually knocked some flight feathers out of
one wing. A few hours later we were near Dayboro (30 km nw of Brisbane)
when we saw a Grey Goshawk circling. We stopped and as we watched, it was
set upon by 4 Pacific Bazas, all calling loudly. The Bazas were doing
typical stoops as they came in from above the goshawk which took evasive
action each time. It eventually said enough was enough and flew off.
Cheers
Roy Sonnenburg
Birding Services Brisbane
www.birdingservices.com.au
Ph 07 32566952 Fax 07 32567692
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