- sorry accidental transmission of incomplete list
Richard's Pipit
Black-faced Cuckooshrike
Welcome Swallow
Tree Martin
Willie wagatil
Redthroat Quite vocal at many locations
Crested Bellbird Very common
Rufous whistler
Chiming Wedgebill At least 2 calling at Warne River and 2
seen together.
Yellow-rumped Thornbill
Chestnut-rumped Thornbill
Inland Thornbill
Slaty-backed thornbill
Splendid Fairy-Wren
Variegated Fairy Wren one party at Warne River
White-winged Fairy-Wren Parties at samprire outside Wubin
Western Gerygone Only seen at Dallawlineu
Red-capped Robin
Striated Pardalote
Mitletoebird
Varied sitella Warne River Rd
White-browed Treecreeper Warne River Rd
White-fronted Chat One party outside Wubin
Brown Honeyeater
Singing Honeyeater
White-fronted Honeyeater Common but skittish at Warne River (ie Mark did
not see it)
Spiney-cheeked Honeyeater
Pied Honeyeater One calling male over Warne River
Yellow-throated Miner
Grey Honeyeater A pair near Farnk-O'Connor's site SE of PF
- another lifer for Mark, though Marieke, of course, has seen it many times
before. Agreed highlight of the trip.
Western Bowerbird One at Ningham Homestead
Magpielark
Black-faced Woodswallow Common
Masked Woodswallow One high over Warne River
Grey Butcherbird
Pied Butcherbird
Grey Currawong Heard only at dusk
Magpie
Australian Raven
Torressian Crow Becomes much more common as you move north,
from about Wubin
Zebra Finch
The weather was great, probably did not exceed 30 degs during the day, and
quite fresh in the mornings. It was very noticeable how dry and quiet things
got as we headed back to Perth. Looking at Birdata, no birds are
particularly out of range but there is a near absence of records at this
time of year. Without doubt, the birds are breeding up post rains, with a
lot of activity all through the day. So if you get a chance, head up the
Great Northern. It would be great to hear what's happening further north
towards Cue and the heavier rainfall areas.
Acknowledgements to Frank O'Connor for bringing the region to our attention
through his excellent website; the good folk of Dallwalineu who got us on
the road again on Saturday; and the people at Ningham Station for putting us
up at such short notice.
--
Mark Stanley & Marieke Weerheim
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