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Birdline North Queensland
Published sightings for the week ending 13 Mar 2011.
| Sun 13 Mar
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White-headed Pigeon, Oriental Cuckoo
Alligator Creek, Bowling Green NP
Oriental Cuckoo: Uncommon Summer passage migrant (1). White-headed Pigeon: Unexpected at this lowland elevation. Possibly TC Yasi displacements. All 4 seen together (4).
Len & Chris Ezzy (et al)
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Latham's Snipe
Alligator Creek Bowls and Recreation Club grounds
A generally uncommon but widespread non-breeding summer visitor. Good numbers and good views. (11). (attached - ID photo by Len Ezzy
Cec Messer, Janet Robino (et al) per Len & Chris Ezzy
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Pied Heron
Alligator Creek Bowls and Recreation Club grounds
A rare but occasional visitor to the Townsville region. (1). (ID photo attached - Len Ezzy)
Norm Rains (et al) per Len and Chris Ezzy
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| Sun 6 Mar
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Square-tailed Kite
Anderson Park, Townsville
The Square-tailed Kite was low and going through the trees near the main gate, and was being vigorously harassed by the resident pair of Australian Hobby. Circled around for a good 10 minutes, then up and headed west.
Niel Bruce
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| Tue 1 Mar
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Wompoo Fruit-Dove
Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island
Feeding on red berries on the Alexandra Palm in my garden. Never seen here before. Appeared to be very timid; beautiful colouring.
Brenda Ford
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