Waterbirds, north coast NSW

["Greg & Val Clancy" <>]

A check of the local (Clarence Valley, North Coast NSW) Black-necked (Satin) 
Stork nests revealed one pair on the nest mating, one lone bird standing on a 
nest (? male), two empty nests and an adult female with two juveniles (last 
season's birds).

At the Lawrence Egret Colony Swamp all breeding activity had finished but a few 
young Royal Spoonbills and Australian White Ibis were perched in the trees.  
The highlight was a pair of Freckled Ducks, a rare species in the Valley.  Eric 
Wheeler had seen one at this location in October 2007.  At least 19 Pink-eared 
Ducks were also present.

Nine Brolgas at Sweeneys Swamp, near Ulmarra and four at Imesons Swamp, 
Lawrence, were also of interest.


Greg Clancy
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