Hi All,
The long staying Semipalmated Plover at Broome, WA (first discovered in
October 2009) has recently been found on the beach adjacent to the
sewage ponds (described as between Town Beach and Demco Walkway). It was
found by local Broome birdwatcher Clare Morton. In the last week or two
it has been seen there on at least four occasions. Despite being present
in Broome for over 12 months this is the first time the bird has been
seen away from the fenced ponds compound. There are now potentially much
better opportunities for close views and photographs. The birds recent
movement coincides with the drying out of two of the larger ponds at the
sewage farm.
Adrian Boyle managed some cracking images of it last week. This includes
one image that shows the minor webbing between the central and inner
toe. First two images at the following link are the relevant pics.
http://www.pbase.com/wildlifeimages/semi_palmated_plover
Cheers,
Rohan
Rohan Clarke
www.wildlifeimages.com.au
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