I visited the Toorbul wader roost (opposite Bribie Island in SEQ) to
check out a Birds Qld report of a Long-Toed Stint (which would be an
interesting bird to see in this neck of the woods). Due to passenger
pressure, I couldn't hang around to full high tide (I had to depart
about half an hour after the tattlers arrived en masse).
About half an hour before the tattlers arrived, a pair of spur-winged
plovers shepherded a trio of chicks across the road and into the
vicinity of the roost. As it would turn out, the chicks eventually
made their way over to where the waders were roosting. One of the
parents was displeased with this and did it's best to move the
assembled waders on - repeatedly swooping and charging through the
pack. As the chicks didn't venture near the pelicans and spoonbills, I
didn't get to see whether the plover would take on the larger birds.
It was however interesting to see that the plover was doing far more
to disturb the waders than myself or any other passing humans and
animals.
For the record, I didn't see any stints, let alone the species I was
hoping for.
On the grasswren survey front, more interesting trends are emerging
from the data -
On average people have their first Striated GW sighting hundreds of
species before their first Carpentarian GW sighting, they are more
likely to have their first sighting of a Carpentarian and
White-Throated GW at a known site than any other species, and they more
likely to be with a guide/on a commercial birding trip when they have
their first sighting of a Black GW than any other species. Thanks to
all those who have provided data.
I would like to hear from all Birding Aus subscribers who have been
birdwatching in Australia. If you haven't already contacted me, I
would like to hear from you. Please send me an email indicating how
many species of Australian birds you've seen, which city/town/region
you live in, approximately how old you are, whether you've seen or
searched for a grasswren, and if you have, whether you would be willing
to fill in a follow-up questionnaire.
Regards, Laurie.
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