Hi all,
Michael's words are prophetic. I've just been out on a whirlwind birding
weekend through west of Melbourne, and recorded mixed flocks of Masked and
White-browed Woodswallows in the Brisbane ranges, and then much to my
surprise in Altona Coastal Park. Also in Altona Coastal Park was a
Dollarbird. Will write up the weekend separately.
Regards,
Chris
On 10/21/07, Michael Ramsey <> wrote:
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have noticed over the last week a large influx of Woodswallows into my
> area (Broadford) in central Victoria.
> On Monday the 15th October a flock of about 140 White-browed and Masked
> Woodswallows passed over Broadford township.
> This was interesting because it was very similar (three days later) to my
> sighting of these birds, same place last year.
>
> Today I saw about 30 White-browed Woodswallows at my work at Kinglake West
> and later in the afternoon back in Broadford around 700+ White-browed and
> Masked Woodswallows (as posted on Birdline Victoria). All afternoon small
> flocks passed over the back garden. Towards eveing they all seemed to come
> together and I would think approximately 1500+ were seen in one thick flock
> in a line that went over a third across the sky. Truly an impressive sight
> and the constant calling was terrific to listen to. I didn't notice the
> birds feeding on anything.
>
> Later in the evening to the west of Broadford on an evening walk along
> Three Chain Road another 100+, White-browed and Masked Woodswallows were
> seen as well as a few Dusky Woodswallows.
>
> I anticipate this year will be one where Woodswallows, (White-browed and
> Masked) will be around often, especially in southern Victoria as the dry
> spring continues. I have already noticed many Woodswallows reports on
> Birdline NSW and Victoria. I would be interested in knowing if others have
> had an influx on Woodswallows into their local area recently? Also what is
> the largest number of Woodswallows seen in one flock? I thought 1500+ was
> truly spectacular.
>
> Regards, Michael Ramsey, Broadford. (36 12 S, 145 02 E)
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