Hi all
We (Robert D & I) visited the Painted Snipe a few weeks ago and were
successful in seeing 4 birds. While there we talked to the neighbour (on
the left when facing the pond in question) and he offered us access to a
wetland on his property in the river valley behind his house. We went in
and checked out Magpie Geese, Cotton Pygmy-geese and a selection of
other 'common' waterbirds including Latham's Snipe. If the PS have moved
- it may not be far. This wetland was much more extensive and quite
suitable for PS. I am not suggesting we all rock up and ask for access,
but if there is a serious concern, it may well be worth checking out by
a single visitor? The neighbour did add that the owner of the original
PS location is quite 'private' and does not converse with anyone even
him.
Cheers
Colin
On Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:11:01 +1100, "Danny Rogers"
<> said:
> Hi Jill,
>
> Many thanks for the extra details on those Painted Snipe.
>
> I wouldn't be surprised if the recent rain and rise in water levels has
> caused the birds to move on. I think shorebirds of inland wetlands are
> quite
> sensitive to water level rises; if the water goes up 3 cm or so, then the
> feeding areas they've been using are suddenly too deep to be accessible,
> and
> it takes benthos a little while to colonise the new flooded areas at the
> edges.
>
> Best wishes, Danny
>
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