A small group of Clarence Valley (north coast NSW) locals did the downriver run
yesterday to check on the current breeding status of the local Black-necked
(Satin) Storks. No breeding activity was recorded but one adult bird was
actively chasing off a juvenile in flight, presumably its off-spring, being
followed by the second adult and a second juvenile. This suggests that the
pair may be preparing to breed. One of a pair, possibly the same pair, also
chased off another adult stork. It was hard to tell if it was the same pair as
we had 7 storks in the air at the one time, 5 adults and 2 juveniles. This
occurred at the Little Broadwater, near Lawrence. In addition the birds gave
great views of the up-down display, a display common to most stork species,
which occurred on the ground.
Great views of over 20 Brolgas, a few pairs of Wedge-tailed Eagles,
White-bellied Sea-Eagles, Ospreys, Brahminy Kites, Comb-crested Jacanas, Glossy
Ibis etc. made the day very worthwhile.
I would be keen to hear from anyone with observations of Storks, particularly
in New South Wales, and breeding records from other states as well as New South
Wales.
Greg Clancy
Ecologist,
Coutts Crossing
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