Hello all,
Spent a nice couple of hours at Bechet Besar wetlands on West
Island, Cocos-keeling Islands this morning. The wetlands are very full,
probably the highest water level I've ever seen there and birdlife was
prolific. Up to twenty Pacific Black Duck and several White-breasted Waterhen
were the first species seen. These were followed by close views and good
photos of Pin-tailed Snipe.
Also present were three Common Greenshank and a lone Grey Wagtail. The Grey
Wagtail was feeding with the waterhen as well as sitting on top of coconuts and
providing nice views through the scope.
Undoubtedly, the high light of the morning were two Common Moorhen feeding in
the open at the back of the wetlands. This is the latest new bird for
Australia, being only discovered by Peter Barrand last week. A fantastic find
and a couple of very happy birders in the mud this morning.
On the road out of the wetlands we located another grey wag beside the road but
were unable to locate the Javan Pond Heron also reported last week.
A sensational mornings birding.
Cheers
Richard Baxter
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