John Hadley and I saw the bird on Tuesday morning between 9 and 9.30am. It
was in the paddock referred to previously, namely directly north and east
across from the wheat silos. We found that it stuck relatively close to the
threshehold of some shrubs in the northern part of the paddock there,
feeding or loiterning just on the edge, where it was also associating with
some galah -one in particular. It seems its moved on from the company of
other lapwings and joined that of the pink and grey variety. The galah and
grey-headed lapwing were even seen in play whilst on the wing, whilst others
galahs were not so friendly towards it.
There were workers there when we arrived and anyone wishing to see the birds
is best advised to ask them where the birds are. John and I both agreed that
if we hadn't asked them and found out where the bird had been seen and where
it might be right then and there we may have stuggled to find it.
One last thing! Is there anyone out there that would be kind enough to
provide me with a good photo of the bird? It will be used soley as a
companion piece to a journal entry and will be acknowledged. It will be
greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Michael Wood
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.
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