Birdline Victoria
Published sightings for the week ending 3 Jan 2010.
Sat 2 Jan Stubble Quail Royal Park - native grassland
Chris Lester
Fri 1 Jan Purple-crowned Lorikeet East Camberwell
2 birds heard in flight heading east. Very rare in Boroondara (2 records
in biodiversity report (2006) and only second record in local area in
30+ years.
George Appleby
Pacific Golden Plover, Grey Plover, Red Knot, Wood Sandpiper,
Zebra Finch WTP Werribee
Two Grey Plover and several Red Knot at The Spit, also a flock of Zebra
Finches (photo). Two Pacific Golden Plovers in non-breeding and one in
partial breeding plumage on rocks offshore between the Lake Borrie
outfall and the hide. Wood Sandpiper on a lagoon between Lake Borrie and
the sea.
Andrew Wood
Diamond Dove Serendip Sanctuary, Lara
A single young bird was observed on the track between the disused Magpie
Goose breeding pen (30 on Parknote) and the Wader Hide (31 on Parknote).
The bird was quite flighty and flew from tree or bush when approached.
Paul Dodd & Ruth Woodrow
Common Sandpiper Hastings foreshore
One bird sighted here today adjacent to the jetty in amongst the
mangroves.
S. King
Dusky Woodswallow nesting, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike nesting,
Common Bronzewing, Sacred Kingfisher Yarra Bend Park - Galatea Point
Dusky Woodswallow - pair nesting. Only ever seen a single bird at this
site before. Also Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike nesting, Common Bronzewing
(possibly young bird), Grey Shrike-thrush and Sacred Kingfisher. This
site never ceases to amaze with its variety as it is only 3km from the
city centre.
Ian Lundy
Thu 31 Dec Painted Honeyeater, Black-eared Cuckoo Dunach Nature
Conservation Reserve
Up to 5 Painted Honeyeater were recorded on the south west border of
Dunach Nature Conservation Reserve (located on the Ballarat Maryborough
Rd). Also recorded was a Black-eared Cuckoo and Black-chinned
Honeyeater.
Fiona Parkin, Tim Dolby
Barbary Dove Gray Reserve Road, Williamstown
There was a pair of Barbary Dove at the end of Gray Reserve Road,
bordering the Kororoit Creek, Williamstown North.
Paul Dodd, Fiona Parkin, Tim Dolby
Wed 30 Dec Brush Cuckoo Coolart, Somers
An immature bird seen on the Woodland Walk. Head pale grey, breast
marked with brown mottling over general grey tones. Eye-ring much the
same colour as head plumage. No calls.
Anthea Fleming
White-throated Nightjar Bunyip State Park
Several White-throated Nightjar were heard at the Hemlet Track Trail
Bike Uploading Area (near the intersection with Black Snake Creek Rd).
Tim Dolby
Major Mitchells, Mulga Parrot Wyperfield NP
Around 30 MM's observed in mallee along Moloney's Rd. Also a single
Mulga parrot amongst dozens of Mallee Ringnecks, Blue Bonnets and Red
Rumps along this track.
James & Dave Dickson
Arctic Jaeger Western Treatment Plant, Werribee
Highlight was an Arctic Jaeger at Kirk pt, spotted and identified by our
French Visitor Philippe Degrissac. A late afternoon visit to the You
Yangs gave us an Owlet-nightjar and a very young Black-chinned
Honeyeater hanging around very low to the ground with some White-plumeds
Dave Torr, Diane Tweeddale, Peter Gibbons, Philippe Degrissac, Bob Cox
White-throated Needletail Annya State Forest (NW of Heywood)
About 20 birds moving north to south with Tree Martins. First sighting
for the summer.
Peter Barrand
Wedge-tailed Eagle Rowsley Valley near Bacchus Marsh
I observed 15 Wedge-Tailed Eagles in 2 groups approx 700 metres apart at
in the Rowsley Valley. This is the proposed site for a new, reduced size
windfarm by Pacific Hydro which in it's first guise was rejected because
of the potential impact on Wedge-tailed Eagles.
David Whelan
Australian Shelduck Geelong-Melbourne Freeway near Little River
An impressive gathering of this species seen beside the freeway just
after 8 this morning feeding in recently harvested fields. At least
700-750 birds on the ground plus small aerial groups of 12-20 each
making a further 200 or so.
Eric Finley
Tue 29 Dec Black Honeyeater Linton
A small number of Black Honeyeaters along the creek line at the BOCA/TFN
property at Linton, south-west of Ballarat. Seen over several days. Also
est. 30+ Blue-winged Parrots in same area.
Kathy Costello
Stubble Quail, White-winged Triller Five Mile Road, Wilson's
Promontory
Triller (x2) and WB Woodswallows still around as reported on Birdline
29/11 but many swamps now dry. Many Stubble Quail heard in burnt
heathland which is rich in native grasses at present.
George Appleby
Striated Fieldwren, Marsh Sandpiper, Little Egret, White-winged
Black Tern Point Wilson
A whirlwind visit to Point Wilson on the way back from Anglesea last
night was rewarded with some decent birds.
Jon Thornton and Fiona Parkin
Pectoral Sandpiper, Glossy Ibis, Grey-crowned Babbler McDonalds
Swamp, Kerang
McDonalds Swamp is one of the few wetlands in the area with water at
present. Plenty of waterfowl (including a couple of Glossy Ibis) and
quite a few waders including a Pectoral Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper,
several Marsh Sandpiper, lots of Red-kneed Dotterel and a few
Black-fronted Dotterel. Good to see the resident Grey-crowned Babblers
are still around.
Greg Oakley
Diamond Dove, Dollarbird, Western Gerygone Murrabit (25km north
of Kerang)
Single Diamond Dove associating with Peaceful Doves near the Murrabit
bridge. Also a Dollarbird in the area. Couple of Western Gerygone in the
Benjeroop State Forest.
Greg Oakley
Common Sandpiper Altona Coastal Park
There was a Common Sandpiper on rocks of the Kororoit Creek, just north
of Racecourse Rd, Altona Coastal Park. Also Little Egret, Common
Greenshank and a dozen Black-winged Stilt - some mobbing, suggesting
breeding.
Tim Dolby
Budgerigar, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Grey-crowned Babbler.
Boweya Forest
Two Budgies sighting on the north west side of the reserve, feeding in
seeding native grasses. Also seen a light morph White-bellied
Cuckoo-shrike and Grey-crowned Babblers.
Michael Ramsey
Mon 28 Dec Regent Parrots, Splendid Fairy-wren Hattah- Kulkyne
A large flock (40-60) emerged spectacularly overhead at Mournpall
camping area. Several Splendid Fairy-wrens observed at the visitors
centre.
James & Dave Dickson
White-bellied Sea Eagle Lake William Hovell near Cheshunt, North
East Vic
Perched on dead tree high then soaring high above
Jan Osmotherly
Glossy Ibis Boundary Road Wetlands,Carrum Downs
1 bird was seen at the wetlands today foraging in the grassy clumps
behind the water at the North end.Maybe it's one of the birds reported
on Birdline on 6/12/09 by C.Mulvogue.
Ben Sinclair
Scarlet Honeyeater Langwarrin
Male Scarlet Honeyeater foraging among flowering messmate (Eucalyptus
obliqua). Calling intermittently.
Ashley Herrod
Painted Honeyeater, Gilbert's Whistler, Western Gerygone,
Square-tailed Kite Kerang
Excellent birding around Kerang at present, with lots of flowering
eucalypts in the surrounding forests. A Square-tailed Kite was seen
soaring over the town, several Gilbert's Whistler and Western Gerygone
at the Weir. The Wests Road area produced lots of small passerines
including 2 Painted Honeyeater in misteltoe, Red-capped Robin,
Chestnut-rumped Thornbill and White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike.
Greg Oakley
Common Bronzewing, Long-billed Corella, Spiny-cheeked
Honeyeater, Latham's Snipe McLeod's Waterholes, Drysdale
Common Bronzewing: In trees above netball courts near the northern edge
of north-eastern waterhole. Long-billed Corella: Flock of 20+ birds
flying overhead. Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater: In pine trees on
north-western corner of south-western waterhole. Latham's Snipe: Flushed
from reedy area on north-west corner of north-eastern waterhole. Also 5
of the 8 Freckled Ducks were still there today.
Paul Dodd, Ruth Woodrow & Dee Dodd
Sun 27 Dec Black Honeyeater and Cockatiels Goschen
A few Black Honeyeaters were observed in the early morning around the
tennis courts. Several pairs of Cockatiel are in the reserve as well.
James & Dave Dickson
Freckled Duck Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
Two Freckled Ducks at the hide 1500-1700. Also present were up to 8
White-necked Herons, Royal and Yellow-billed Spoonbills, Sharp-tailed
Sandpipers, Black-winged Stilts, Whiskered Terns . . .
David Clark
Cicadabird Crystal break Alexandra
Heard but could not find a Cicadabird in area previously ravaged by
bushfires in Feb 2009. Area regenerating well. Has been seen in vicinity
several years ago.
Bob Tate
Satin Flycatcher Oswin Roberts Reserve, Phillip Island
Pair nesting, on tree off walking track just a few hundred metres from
from carpark. Nice to see them nesting there. Also a female Brush
Bronzewing flew past & a Sacred Kingfisher was calling.
Kevin Bartram
Scarlet Honeyeater Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve
Heard only but confident with ID from many recent sightings at 100
Acres. East side of Cockatoo creek. This area is not open to the general
public.
Jackson Airey
Sat 26 Dec Hooded Plover Fairhaven Beach
A pair of Hooded Plovers sited near Moggs Creek (on two occasions).
Megan Short
Fri 25 Dec Blue-faced Honeyeater, Peregrine Falcon Beechworth
Pair of Blue-faced Honeyeaters with 2 young, Peregrine Falcon adult in
tall eucalypt, 100 White-throated Needletails high overhead, Little
Grassbirds with young at Lake Sambell (Australasian Reed Warblers also
with young as usual).
Richard Loyn
Sun 20 Dec Collared Sparrowhawk Little Lake Boort
1 adult, 4 immature near nest at water tower lookout.
Malcolm Cousland
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