Be assured Peter, I would not have got excited about Satin Flycatchers at
Pelican Waters.
On the broader question of this species, I agree that Satin Flycatcher is
essentially a Spring-Autumn transient in southeast Queensland - I have never
seen it in the region at any other time - so Rod Hobson's sighting near
Redcliffe this week is interesting.
Greg Roberts
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Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:59:41 +1000
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Subject: Birding-Aus] shining flycatchers on sunshine
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Hello Greg,
There is quite a bit of discussion re Shining flycatchers in SEQ. It
seems that the best and possibly only time they frequent SEQ is on
their migration north and south each year.
Many claims of Shining Flycatchers are probably mistaken Leaden
Flycatchers.
Your statement re the southern limit of their distribution does not
agree with HANZAB which indicates they are far more common in southern
Aust and Tas than in Qld.
There a few reports of vagrants in NZ. It also reports that all
breeding records in SEQ are doubtful. It seems breeding is definitely
in Souther Australia.
Migration north seems to be in autumn and returning in spring. Many go
as Far as the Bismarck Arch.
Your statement re being rare in SEQ temphasises of the confusion
associated with this species. They are seen during migration but at
other times the jury is still out.
Many people confuse Shining F with Leaden F and make incorrect
reports. Any one definitely identifying Shining Flycatchers in SEQ
should carefully record their sighting and forward it to BA's Atlas.
Lots of records are needed to clear up the Shining Flycatcher
uncertainty.
I've been birding with quite a few people who have identified a
Leaden F as a Shining F. The darkness of the birds colouring is not
relevant.
However there is no good reason why anyone should doubt your sighting
or Jill's for that matter as birds can fly and they don't read HANZAB.
Peter
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