An immature Black-necked Stork has been seen recently at the Visitors centre
on Fisherman's Island, Lyton. They also have been seen at Oxley Common
frequently.
Tim Murphy
-----Original Message-----
From:
Behalf Of L&L Knight
Sent: Friday, 27 July 2007 8:36 PM
To: Bob & Trish Sothman
Cc: Birding Aus birding-aus
Subject: Re: "Jabiru"
The nearest I've seen them to urban Brisbane would be an aquaculture
pond near Rocky Pt [Logan - Gold Coast flood plain]. You also get them
on Moreton Island which is in the BCC limits, but on the far side of
the Bay to the city.
Regards, Laurie.
On Friday, July 27, 2007, at 07:45 PM, Bob & Trish Sothman wrote:
> In the recent correspondence on Jabiru,
>
>
>
> (1) No one has said much about the (South American) Jabiru. For me,
> it is a very impressive bird, and easily seen in the Pantanal area of
> Brasil.- an area quote - "declared by UNESCO as a World Biosphere
> Reserve and a Natural Patrimony of Mankind, the Pantanal is the
> world's largest wetland area with an area of approximately 200,000
> square kilometers". From my experience (100+ overseas trips),
> Pantanal is, at the right time of the year, one of the best birding
> areas anywhere in the world.
>
>
>
> (2) In the very early 1970s, I occasionally saw (Australian) Jabiru on
> the Brisbane River, Brisbane Qld , near where I then lived in Chelmer.
> I suspect they have long gone but would be delighted to learn that
> they are still there. Are there any recent records?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Sothman
>
> Adelaide
>
>
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