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Birdline North Queensland
Published sightings for the week ending 7 Aug 2011.
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Azure Kingfisher, Little Kingfisher
Townsville Town Common Conservation Park
Azure Kingfisher (1) barramundie lagoon
Little Kingfisher (1) barramundie lagoon
Ed Pierce
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White-breasted Whistler and Arafura Fantail
Karumba
On a trip with Glen and Allison Newman (Ferryman Birdwatching) along the lower reaches of the Norman River several White-breasted Whistlers were seen (males and females) and at least 2 Arafura Fantails. The Arafura Fantails are not usually seen in the lower Norman until later in the year apparently. Also present Mangrove Grey Fantail and other mangrove species. Photo of obliging Whistler male attached.
Peter Valentine
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Red-headed Honeyeater and Zitting Cisticola
Karumba
Along the landward side of mangroves northeast of the esplanade towards Shelly Beach; male and female Red-headed Honeyeaters and a pair of Zitting Cisticola, along with several Mangrove Gerygone and Yellow White-eyes. Easily accessible on public land. Photo of male included.
Peter Valentine
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Chestnut Rail
Denham Island
Pair in Mangroves across channel from Gununa Community on Mornington Island, Seen or heard regularly at four Mangrove sites on eastern end of the Island.
Phil Venables
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Elegant Imperial Pigeon
Queensland
It has just come to our notice from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service that there were two unconfirmed Elegant Imperial Pigeon sightings back in February 2011 around the time of Cyclone Yasi. We have put a few more details on our blog.
Per Keith Fisher
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