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Northern beaches observations

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Subject: Northern beaches observations
From: "Matthew Taylor" <>
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:02:47 +1000
Nesting raptors

After checking out the peregrines at Dee Why Headland on Wednesday and
getting a few nice nice flybys of both birds I checked out the Narabeen
Ospreys, who didn't like the presence of an observer walking along the road,
leaving the nest and observing me from nearby trees, so I retreated to a
greater distance.  No sight of any youngsters.  Then to Warriewood where I
saw a Swamp Harrier with prey flying over the swamp and dropping down out of
sight, only to return to the air a few moments later and start hunting
again.  Could be an indicator of breeding? 

Alan / Bruce - has there been confirmed breeding in previous years?

 

In the rainforest area at Irrawong reserve, no Powerful Owl, but I was
startled (as was he/she) by a Brush Turkey chick appearing at my feet. Just
a fluffy ball mooching along the forest floor.  Amazing what you come across
by walking silently.

 

Waders

Unusual observation at Manly Esplanade on Friday night - while waiting for
the Fairy Penguins to come ashore - a Bar Tailed Godwit on the beach at the
water's edge within metres of people's feet right next to the jetty.
Presumably an exhausted migrant just dropped in.  I was able to tell the
volunteer warden how amazing it's migration was thanks to Ricki's Bird Note
updates.

 

Matthew

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