Hi all
Some people may be aware that an unidentified plover has been seen recently
in the Broome area. It has been creating a bit of debate as to its identity,
not helped by the often distant views and the birds' tendency to disappear
after only a few days. During the birds most recent appearance, photos
obtained appear to finally prove the identity as a Semipalmated Plover.
The bird has now been present for the last 3 days at the Broome Sewage works
and was still present at around 1030 this morning (16th Jan). It favors the
tops of the gravel bunds on west side of the sewage works but can also walk
down off the bund to wander along the water's edge of the raised pond and
has been defending a small 'territory' from a pair of Black Fronted
Dotterel.
If accepted this will be a first for Australia.
There are also up to 7 snipe sp feeding in the grassy areas at the entrance
to the sewage works and last week again photographic evidence was obtained
to identify a Pin-tailed snipe.
Nik Ward
Warden
Broome Bird Observatory
Birds Australia
(08) 9193 5600
http://www.broomebirdobservatory.com/
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