New bird for Australia - Yellow-browed Warbler

[Rohan Clarke <>]

Hi All,

Earlier this month whilst conducting surveys at Ashmore Reef we found  
a Yellow-browed Warbler, Phylloscopus inornatus, (the first Australian  
record) and a Pallas?s Grasshopper Warbler, Locustella certhiola, (the  
second Australian record) on West Island. Other goodies at the reef  
included a Middendorff?s Warbler and a small flock of naturally  
occurring Tree Sparrows. At sea in transit to and from the reef a  
single Abbott?s Booby and three separate Jouanin?s Petrels were  
observed.
Photos of the Yellow-browed Warbler and Pallas?s Grasshopper Warbler are here:
http://www.pbase.com/wildlifeimages/yellow_browed_warbler (first 5 pics)
http://www.pbase.com/wildlifeimages/pallass_grasshopper_warbler (all 4 pics)

This year the Ashmore Reef birding tour run by Kimberley Birdwatching  
will take place 17-24 October 2011. Given the spate of rarities at  
Ashmore Reef and in the Indian Island territories in the past 6-7  
months this trip is shaping up to be a good one. Best to contact  
George Swann or Mike Carter  for info.
Cheers,
Rohan

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Rohan Clarke
www.wildlifeimages.com.au

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