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Bushells Lagoon and Kurrajong area, nw of Sydney

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Subject: Bushells Lagoon and Kurrajong area, nw of Sydney
From: e finley <>
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:30:26 -0700 (PDT)
Visited Bushell's briefly late morning 9 Mar on way up to Kurrajong. Waterfowl 
numbers the lowest I’ve seen in last few years with only duck species recorded 
being Blacks and under 20 in total (possible 3 Aust Shovellers in flight in 
distance). Water levels are high again.  A flock of 135+ Little Black 
Cormorants in very tight feeding formation was interesting. Also seen 
White-necked Heron, Aust Goshawk, Whistling Kite. European Carp very visible at 
the surface. Pelicans and Darters present in good numbers of 50 and 40 + 
probably enjoying these. Zebra and Double-barred Finch and Nutmeg Mannikin 
nearby. Large numbers of Rainbow Lorikeets in the area.
Wedge-tailed Eagle and Grey Goshawk both seen at Kurrajong Hills. Dollarbird 
still present.
Nutmeg Mannikin flock of around 10 near Kurmond was the first time I have seen 
these in the hills here.
Eric Finley



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