Birdline Victoria
Published sightings for the week ending 2 May 2010.
Sat 1 May Swift Parrot Mia Mia track north of Newstead
A flock of 15-20 Swift Parrots, feeding in flowering Yellow Gum for
about 20 minutes, arriving from the south and departing in a northerly
direction. Also Crested Bellbird heard calling nearby and Dusky
Woodwallow circling above.
Adrian Martins
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet (1) McLeod's Waterholes, Drysdale
Almost certainly a Scaly-Rainbow hybrid - entirely green-headed lorikeet
with shortish tail like a Scaly, but a brighter orange breast like a
Rainbow.
Paul Dodd & Ruth Woodrow
Scarlet Honeyeater Killawarra Forest (north of Wangaratta)
Seen near Irishtown Tk-Mattamia Rd at the same spot a male was observed
on the 25/04/10. This time 3 birds of which 2 appeared to be female and
the other young male moulting into red plumage.
Michael Ramsey
Swift Parrot Rise and Shine Bushland Reserve
Flock of ~ 15 Swift Parrots seen late today in the Rise and Shine
Bushland Reserve, south of Newstead
Geoff Park
Southern Scrub-robin, Crested Bellbird, White-fronted HE,
Gilbert's Whistler Inglewood towards Kingower (Old Inglewood, Kurting &
Bacon Rd)
Southern Scrub-robin inquisitive as usual and also pretty vocal; 3 seen
and more heard. Males of Crested Bellbird and Gilbert's Whistler seen at
close range. Gilbert's singing away with great delight. Total of 10
Honeyeater species including White-fronted (2). Other beauties include
Shy Heathwren, Hooded Robin (numerous), Diamond Firetail, White-bellied
Cuckoo-Shrike and Australian Owlet-nightjar.
G. Santos
Scarlet Honeyeater Merri Creek (behind Ceres)
Two present feeding in small eucalypts in flower. Other individuals
present three weeks ago at same location, but no opportunity for
observations in intervening times.
Colin Anderson
Fri 30 Apr Southern Scrub-Robin, Shy Heathwren, Gilbert's Whistler
Wychitella including Korong Vale area and Mt Egbert
Along Reservoir Rd one Southern Scrub-robin seen and Shy Heathwren .
Male Variegated Fairy-wren absolute striking when seen at close range
and glowing in autumn sun. Honeyeater activity subdued but still 8
species seen including Black-chinned (2). Gilbert's Whistler and Hooded
Robin seen at 2 locations. Diamond Firetail in good numbers including
juveniles at Mt Egbert.
G. Santos
Thu 29 Apr Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo Casterton Penola Road, 20km w
of Casterton
I found the RTBCs that I was looking for yesterday! Around 50 birds were
seen in a group on Robertson Track, with family groups seen on Cemetery
Track.
Stuart Cooney
Zebra Finch Altona
late am. overcast weather, at least 6 birds at J.K. Grant Reserve,
mixing with a flock of sparrows (6).
Peter Booth
Grey Goshawk Werribee River
1 adult White form Grey Goshawk seen near "Bungees Hole" behind
Chirnside Park in Werribee. Brown Goshawk also seen in same area. Many
Lorikeets (Rainbow, Musk, Purple crowned) in area which probably
explains it.
Paul Randall (wingsonwire.com/birdingoz)
Wed 28 Apr Greylag Goose (One) Greaves Reserve, Keysborough
I have been observing this large bird, who is in excellent condition, on
a daily basis for the last 10 days. This section of the creek is
enclosed but can be viewed from the Eastlink trail. The creek has deep
water and plenty of feed on banks and under the surface. I have seen
Greylags before in Northern Scotland/Orkneys but always in large
numbers, never solitary. Moderators note: Pure forms of Greylag Geese
have been reported from a few locations in Birdata, and apparently a
flock exists on Phillip island. A potential future feral in natural
habitats?.
Alan and June Hawkins
Rose Robin Fairfield Park, Fairfield
During this morning's Wednesday Wandering the MELBOCA group saw a female
Rose Robin, upstream from the Pipe Bridge, close to the river. The
attached photo was taken by Judith Cooke.
Celia M. Browne et al
Leaden Flycatcher Rennick State Park
A very grey Leaden Flycatcher was the most unusual bird from an
unsuccessful search through Brown Stringybark for some Red-tailed Black
Cockatoos in far SW Victoria. Other species seen or heard: Emu (1 plus 4
little ones); Superb Fairy-wren; Grey Fantail; Scarlet Robin;
White-throated Treecreeper; Brown Thornbill; Red Wattlebird;
White-browed Scrubwren; Silvereye; Little Raven; Brush Bronzewing;
Red-browed Finch; Fan-tailed Cuckoo; Willie Wagtail; Crimson Rosella;
New Holland Honeyeater; Spotted Pardalote; Australian Magpie; Eastern
Rosella.
Stuart Cooney
Tue 27 Apr Grey Goshawk Brucknells
Two adult : white morph birds in private block. Seen by spotlight
roosting in old growth canopy.
Lisette Mill as part of a group
Little Egret Lake Wat Wat/Lake Corringle Wildlife reserve
A pair of Little Egrets were observed quietly feeding along the shallow
shoreline of Lake Wat Wat this afternoon.
Len and Jacquie Axen
Mon 26 Apr Redthroat, Spotted Nightjar Wyperfeld National Park,
Wonga Camp Ground
Redthroat: 3-4 seen in two locations on Discovery (Brambuk) Walk.
Spotted Nightjar: Wonga Campground.
Paul Dodd & Ruth Woodrow
Australasian Darter Merri Creek, North Coburg
Male darter drying wings and calling in early evening just below Murray
Rd, an uncommon sight along the creek
Anthea Stubbs
Spotted Dove Entrance Point, Wilson's Promontory
7 birds seen on the vegetated "island" right on the point. This site,
the same location as where I recorded this species several years ago,
was not burnt in the Feb-Mar 2009 fires which burnt most of the
surrounding part of the Prom. Could be a tiny persistent colony miles
away from any others.
George Appleby
Swift Parrot, Australian Raven, Black-chinned Honeyeater You
Yangs
Flocks of Swift Parrot still present & stalked by heaps of birdwatchers!
Got some reasonable photos this time. Astounded by the call of an
Australian Raven and saw the bird giving it's distict quivering wing
display in flight. First Ive seen here, closest I've recorded in the
Brisbane Ranges. This species is basically absent from the Melbourne
area & Geelong. Heard Black-chinned Honeyeater & saw a couple of Tawny
Frogmouths & juvenile Restless Flycatcher. At the eastern entrance had a
juvenile Diamond Firetail & a pair of Scarlet Robins & Flame Robins.
Kevin Bartram
Red-browed Treecreeper Mt. Burnett near Cockatoo in the
Dandenongs
A Male & Female together
Graham Beal
Orange-bellied Parrot Western Treatment Plant, Werribee
As we followed Jen Spry and Joy Tansey's vehicle along the road to the
south of the 270S borrow pit, 2 small parrots flushed from beside the
road and seemed to land in the Flag Reed on the other side of the road.
We could not be certain they were OBP's but seconds later a single OBP
flew over our heads and landed in the same reeds. This was clearly an
OBP by colour and call. It is possible it was one of the first two, but
it is also possible it was a third bird. We could not then relocate any
of the birds. Other highlights included Spotless Crake, 2 adult
White-bellied Sea-Eagles, Musk Duck with 2 ducklings, 2 Black-tailed
Godwits, White-winged Black, Fairy & Common Terns.
John Barkla, Fred Smith, Alison Street and Elizabeth Lloyd
Blue-winged Parrot The Strand, Williamstown
A Blue-winged Parrot was heard and then seen heading north high over The
Strand in Williamstown at first light this morning.
Steve Davidson
Scarlet Honeyeater, Flame Robin & 6 spp. of cockatoo Banyule
Flats
Scarlet Honeyeater still in stands of trees surrounding the windmill.
Also had Flame Robin on bike path behind the Riding for the Disabled
stables. In addition, all 6 possible cockatoo species: Yellow-tailed
Black, Little Corella, Long-billed Corella, Sulfur-crested Cockatoo,
Galah and Gang-gang Cockatoo.
Mike Mules
Sun 25 Apr Black Honeyeater, Slender-billed Thornbill, Purple-gaped
Honeyeater Little Desert National Park
Black Honeyeater: Kiata Campground (Discovery walk). Slender-billed
Thornbill: 4-5 at Salt Lake Track. Purple-gaped Honeyeater: 5 at Salt
Lake Track (intersection Pump Jack Track).
Paul Dodd & Ruth Woodrow
Swift Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater Just Sth of Paddys Ranges,
Maryborough
Two Swift Parrots in a Red Ironbark,with a cute Yellow Footed Antechinus
sitting grooming itself in the same tree(In the highest branches), also
one male Scarlet Honeyeater in the immediate area.
J.Flack
Orange-bellied Parrot Western Treatment Plant, Werribee
Three Orange-bellied Parrots again in melaleuca on the south side of the
borrow pits. A female flushed initially, but returned and perched
allowing good views. However, she was nervous and soon flew. Our
attention was then drawn to more alarm calls from the same shrub and two
more were observed including a brightly coloured male.
Mark Bennett and David Richardson
Sat 24 Apr Brolga (2), Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo (25+), Grey
Goshawk (2) Casterton (Glenelg Hwy)
Brolga: Paddocks to the south of the Glenelg Hwy about 30km to the west
of Casterton. Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo: 5 seen flying to dead trees
south of Glenelg Hwy about 30km to the west of Casterton. 20+ seen
flying over Glenelg Hwy from south to north about 29km to west of
Casterton (just at point where forest ends). Grey Goshawk: 1 seen to the
east of Casterton, 1 seen to the west of Casterton.
Paul Dodd & Ruth Woodrow
Buff-banded Rail (3) Western Treatment Plant, Werribee
At southern end of drain between the Conservation Ponds. One pair seen
mating.
Paul Dodd & Ruth Woodrow
Cattle Egret Refuge Cove, Wilson's Promontory
1 bird seen perched on a boulder at the entrance to the cove. Possibly
seen two days later flying north along coast nr Corner Inlet entrance.
George Appleby
Wed 21 Apr Black Falcon Princes Highway 5km west of Port Fairy
Further to Kevin Bartram's record of Black Falcon from Yambuk 29/03, a
female crossed the highway not very far from my windscreen around 1745.
Also a previous record from this area of a male on 12/03 near Carrolls
Road, Yambuk.
Dale Tonkinsoo
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