There are huge numbers of White-headed Pigeons in Gloucester at the
moment, flocks of 100+, mid-north coast inland NSW. We also had large
flocks of Topknot Pigeons feeding in the Camphur Laurels when in full
fruit mid June to 1st week July, flocks of 50 - 150. Now only have the
White-heads, which are always present in town along the river but not
usually in such large numbers.
Also saw my first Leaded Flycatcher of the season on the Monkerie Road,
between Gloucester and Dungog on Monday 16th August.
Still not heard any Koels or Channel-bills - they always appear to come
later to Gloucester than Central Coast and Sydney.
It is interesting that people are seeing large numbers of Topknot
Pigeons as in the Clarence Valley, north coast NSW, we presently have
large numbers of White-headed Pigeons. I had 29+ in our backyard at
Coutts Crossing a few days ago and Russell Jago had 50-60 apparently
migrating at Ulmarra recently. Theses are large numbers for these sites.
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