Barry's posting on Little Bitterns at Benalla is interesting.
The species has not been formally reported from this site before and there
are only 72 locations where this waterbird has been observed in the state.
All bitterns are formally recognised as threatened species in Victoria and
it's important observers report their sightings to the Atlas of Victorian
Wildlife (AVW) or Birds Australia atlas.
I can advise people how they can obtain an AVW kit should they wish to
assist in species conservation and contribute their sightings to the
Victorian atlas.
cheers, Martin
Martin O'Brien
Wildlife Biologist - Threatened Species & Communities Section
Department of Sustainability and Environment
2/8 Nicholson St. (PO Box 500),
East Melbourne 3002
VICTORIA
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Hello all,
An adult Little Bittern was observed by most members of Murray Goulburn
BOCA
group on an outing yesterday. It was visible from a park bench on the
north
edge of the lake near the Council buildings for about an hour around noon,
firstly on the reeds on the south edge of the lake about 150m east of the
bridge, and it then flew to the other side where a small group had good
close views. It is possible but not confirmed that two individuals were
seen.
Also while walking on the walking track swifts were seen well above tree
height on 2 occasions. At least 3 White-throated Needletails in one area
and a single Fork-tailed Swift at another area a few minutes later.
Barry and Roberta McLean
PO Box 66, Violet Town, Vic 3669
03 57981213 0418584433
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