It was still there today. Sean Dooley saw it at 07.00 this morning on the
paddock immediately adjacent to and just east of the Burren Junction pub
alongside the north side of the Walgett-Narrabri road. This paddock was
where it was feeding energetically early on Monday morning. It has some
shallow water, a few Black-fronted Dotterels and on that day, 2 Banded
Lapwings for a while. After he'd breakfasted in the local shop, (my wife and
I recommended the eggs & bacon there), he found it had moved back to its
favourite haunt, at least for the hours between about 10.00 and 14.00. That
is the tussocky grassy stretch on the north side and immediately adjacent to
the road just east of the silo. This area is about 80 m long by some 30 m
wide but one can still overlook the bird if it squats to rest as is its
wont. It may leave that area if disturbed by workers, birders, or by a BOP
(possibly a Hobby), but returns fairly quickly. The bird seems very attached
to the area and judging by the Spotted Redshank we had here at the wetlands
around Carrum in Victoria in 1992, also I believe, a case of 'reverse
migration', it could stay a long time. That bird stayed 6 months!
Just arrived home after the three-and-a-half day, 2,840 km successful
twitch, (about 200 of that unnecessary). It was about a 15.5 hour drive from
my home SE of Melbourne via the Newell Hwy including stops for fuel for
vehicle and personnel.
And I agree there is no need to push it to obtain photos. I have enough
already!!!! Seriously though, it will tolerate close approach using a car as
a hide and inching up. We did this and then backed off leaving it there. But
it is very wary if approached on foot especially on the 'wetland'.
Thanks to Karen & Brett Davis for the find and original info.
Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mt Eliza VIC 3930
Ph: (03) 9787 7136
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