Well - if it happens and they get to Werribee it will vindicate our local
council who put out a leaflet stating that Werribee was a great place for
birds and said Letter-winged was one of them - based on I think 30 year old
record. (They also said that the waders come here each year to breed.....)
2010/1/18 david taylor <>
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> Ive read a couple of articles recently ( see one link below) reporting a
> current major rat plague in far western Queensland with huge numbers of
> raptors including Letter-winged Kites present.
> Ive read many times in field guides etc that after these rat plagues die
> out that the Letter-winged Kites will often disperse to areas far beyond
> their usual range.
> Not sure where the plague is currently at but its worth birders being aware
> of the possibility of this irruption occurring at some point.
> Would love to think we might get some reports in or close to
> Brisbane./Sth-east Queensland!!
> Does any one have any updated information on the current situation with the
> plague?
> http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26472903-3102,00.html
> cheers,
> David Taylor
> Brisbane
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