Hi Martin,
I saw an adult striated heron on a stream somewhere near Georgetown, I think
some in 1989-1990 (but maybe the mid 90's). At the moment I can remember the
bird but not the details. Hopefully some more details will come back to me.
Like you, I was expecting Black Bitten, but was quite surprised.
David James,
Sydney
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From: martin cachard <>
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Sent: Wednesday, 12 October 2011 3:59 PM
Subject: Striated Herons well inland on Einasleigh River, FNQ
Hello all I have just returned from 3 days camped along the Einasleigh River,
between Mt Surprise & Georgetown in FNQ.At a site about 20kms upstream (south)
along this river from the bridge on the Gulf Devel Rd west of Mt Surprise, 2
adult Striated Herons were seen. It occurred to me at the time that this was a
most unusual location for this coastal & sub-coastal species.I have recorded
them well inland in places like Kakadu, but never this far inland in FNQ.This
site must be about 200km from the east coast & about 350km from the gulf coast,
as the proverbial heron flies. In all my trips to this area I have never come
across Striated Herons - however I have seen Black Bitterns out there quite
frequently, especially at the end of the wet season when they seem to head
inland & hunt the smaller rivers as the water levels start to drop.Has anyone
ever noticed Striated Herons in this area or in a similar situation elsewhere??
Cheers for now Martin
CachardCairns0428 782 808
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