I was at Hastings Point early this morning and can confirm that there
are at least 3 Wandering Tattlers on the rocks there. A Sooty
Oystercatcher also made an appearance.
cheers
David Taylor
Brisbane
On 07/11/2008, at 6:19 PM, Robert Inglis wrote:
Colin,
Wandering Tattlers are one of the least reported shorebirds in
Australia. Very few parts of mainland Australia are privileged to
host this very-difficult-to-correctly-identify species. Over 90% of
Mainland Australia never sees Wandering Tattlers. Even the fabulous
Broome Bird Observatory has never hosted a Wandering tattler.
Whereas, Broad-billed Sandpipers have been recorded in all states
and territories of Australia except Tasmania and the ACT.
At least the Wandering Tattlers you will see at Pt Cartwright and
Caloundra Head on the Sunshine Coast of SE Qld are genuine Wandering
Tattlers.
Ohhhhhh.........ok.........the Wandering Tattlers currently at
Hastings Point in Northern NSW are genuine as well.
But please, if you are going to look for the Wanderers in SE Qld
don't hassle them too much: it makes it harder for me to get
photos. ;-)
Cheers
Bob Inglis
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