Hi all,
Large numbers of White-browed Woodswallows, along with a few Masked,
have arrived in the Capertee Valley over the weekend. We saw the
first flock late on Friday afternoon, and since then the numbers have
increased and spread through the valley.
Other migrants noted: first Sacred Kingfisher yesterday. Western
Gerygones calling in the northern part of the valley from at least
the 10th. Regent Honeyeaters are now breeding - let's hope it's a
better year for them than other recent years. Plenty of flowering
Mistletoe and Yellow Box in flower near the river, and worth keeping
an eye on the Mugga Ironbark in flower along Port Macquarie Road. A
word of warning - unfortunately feral pigs are prolific along parts
of the Capertee River (and causing much damage to the riverbank, as
they do). I had a very close encounter with a family of them last
week. It's currently possible to see Regent Honeyeaters very close to
the bridge itself on Genowlan Road. No need to walk far along the
river, if at all.
Heaps of birds around in general.
Cheers,
Carol
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