HI Geoff,
the image is burned out due to over exposure and blurred to boot. I
must admit Grey-tailed Tattlers are usually in fresh plumage,
Wandering Tattlers on the other hand often have worn feathers, but it
isn't a Wandering Tattler. I see where you are coming from but
wouldn't like to commit with the material available. If Mark brings
all of his images to the workshop we might be able to work it out.
Cheers,
Phil
On 18/10/2009, at 3:30 PM, Jeff Davies wrote:
G'day Phil,
I agree with Sharp-tailed Sand for image 1, and juvenile Red Knot
for image
3, but I suspect image 2 is not a Tattler but also a Knot moulting
out of
worn breeding plumage( note the trashed wing) the question is which
species.
At first glance the dumpy shape, general plainness of the fresh
plumage,
obvious pale supercilium and plain grey fresh scapulars would
suggest a
longish billed Red Knot. But the bird has some very entirely black
retained
worn scapulars and not one retained orange belly feather( although
they
could of all been replaced) and the dark centred feathers on the
sides of
the breast are a problem. I suspect this bird may in fact be a Great
Knot.
Cheers Jeff Davies.
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Phil Straw
Sent: Sunday, 18 October 2009 12:27 AM
To: Birding Aus;
Subject: [Birding-Aus] Wader ID
Hi Mark,
You have reasonably clear photos of Grey-tailed Tattler, Red Knot,
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone and Red-necked Stint and a
bird with a very blurred head.
Suggest, if you have time you come along to the advanced shorebird
workshop being put on by BASNA in Sydney on 8th November. We will be
covering a lot of species as well as ageing and sexing in the field.
The Shorebirds 2020 workshop on 7th November may also be of interest,
and that one is free. Not sure if there are places left for either at
this stage.
Cheers,
Phil
Begin forwarded message:
From: Birds Australia <>
Date: 15 October 2009 10:10:21 AM AEDT
To: BASNA <>
Subject: BASNA e-News 15th October 2009
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BASNA e-News 15th October 2009
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Do you want to help Waders?
Are you interested in Shorebird conservation, and would like to
assist with population counts in your local area?
Getting in touch with existing shorebird contacts is the best way to
find out about existing counting activities as well as get support
from experienced shorebird counters whilst learning.
If you are interested, but are not confident in wader identification
or how to count them, Birds Australia is conducting a shorebird
workshop on Saturday 7 November at the Birds Australia Discovery
Centre. The day will consist of a morning indoor session covering
shorebird ecology, identification and counting, followed by a field
trip to see various shorebirds in their habitats in the Parramatta
River estuary.
Meet at the Armory gate, by the Parramatta River, at the end of
Jamieson St at 8:45 am - plenty of parking nearby. The day will
finish at 3:00 pm.
If you need a lift, let us know.
This is a free workshop, supported by the Shorebirds 2020 project.
Contact Pixie at the BASNA office Tel: 02 9647 1033
or
Phil Straw at
And don't forget that there is the advanced workshop on the
following day (see below) for those who feel confident and would
like to learn more.
More Waders for Birders
Sunday November 8th
Venue to be advised
8:30 am - 3.00 pm approx
This course is aimed at those who already have some knowledge of
shorebirds and would like to build on this. By the end of the day we
hope you will:
. Have improved your identification knowledge by learning
advanced ID skills
. Be able to determine the sex and age of shorebirds in the
field
. Be able to spot a wader that looks out of the ordinary
. Have a better understanding of wader feeding ecology and how
this is beneficial in the field
. Shorebird migration
. How much of the declines in numbers are a result of impacts
in the Flyway and in Australia
. What is being done about Shorebird conservation
The course will be presented by Phil Straw, Phil has been a
professional ornithologist for much of his time since 1960. He is
now a consultant avian and wetlands ecologist working full time on
shorebird habitat assessment, restoration, design or construction in
Australia as well as other parts of the East Asian Australasian
Flyway. Much of his spare time as Vice Chairman of the Australian
Wader Studies Group is spent on shorebird conservation.
This will be classroom based with field trip activity.
Numbers will be limited so book early by returning a registration
form from our Sydney office.
To request a form, email or call Pixie
at BASNA office. Ph: (02) 9647 1033 for more information.
$59 for Birds Australia members and $69 for non-members (incl GST)
What to bring:
. Binoculars
. Lunch
. Water
. Sunblock & hat (recommended)
. Wet weather gear (if wet).
. Spotting scope (optional)
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