Hi All,
While it may not be exciting for those on the mainland who see them
regularly, today my wife and I sighted an Olive-backed Oriole in
Northern Tasmania. This seems to be only the second sighting of this
species in the state, the first being about 7 years ago at Coles Bay
on the East coast.
The bird we say today was a juvenile, with striped breast, and a dull
coloured beak, just beginning to turn yellow. It was in Cape Bridge
reserve, in Wynyard, in the north west of Tasmania. It was initially
the call of the Oriole which alerted us to its presence (being
familiar with it from time living on the mainland), and also
attracted attention from a number of other curious onlookers - Grey
Shrike-thrush, Golden Whistler and New Holland Honeyeater. After a
few moments of watching it hawking for insects - not long enough to
grab the camera, unfortunately - it was gone. Quite a blessing to
have been in just the right spot at the right time!
The bird seemed quite healthy, and was feeding happily, so perhaps
someone else may be able to go and find it, and get a photograph.
Happy birding,
John Tongue
Ulverstone, Tas.
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