Now that is a real vagrant. Rather like finding a Silver Gull of the
American west coast. It will be interesting to see which sub-species
it turns out to be, the eastern Pacific or the NW Indian Ocean. It is
an awful long flap for either. Well spotted by whoever saw it.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
On 03/11/2010, at 7:51 PM, Alan McBride wrote:
A Red-billed Tropicbird was apparently present Monday (maybe later) on
Lord Howe Island. This report came via Tony Palliser, who was
contacted by a visitor to the island. Tony has tentatively confirmed
the identity of this bird. Once confirmed, this will make it a first
for Australia!
NOTE, WE EXPECT TO HAVE MORE DETAILS IMMINENTLY.
There are no other details at present. Once details are available,
they will be posted at bird-o.com address below.
Or follow us at http://www.twitter.com/birdorarity
We have arranged a charter aircraft available for 6 passengers for a
one-day return trip departing Sydney, if the bird is found to still be
present.
Immediately email if you would like a space.
The price will be approximately $1,600 return leaving Sydney airport
in the morning and returning in the afternoon (which morning will
depend on what news we find out about the bird). Compare this to the
cost of a return flight to Lord Howe plus overnight accommodation,
approx $1,200 flight + at least $250 per person for accommodation,
though this may not be available (Lord Howe accommodation is limited
because it is a World Heritage Area) plus not inexpensive food.
Please visit:
http://birdo.wildiaries.com/trips/10347
Regards
Alan McBride
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