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Birdline Tasmania
Published sightings for the week ending 11 Nov 2012.
| Sun 11 Nov
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Satin Flycatcher
Halls Falls, Blue Tier
Calling from high up in trees as we left, no 'Koala Crick' just bird neck strain, lucky for App with bird calls in isolating what to look for
Samantha Greiner
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| Sat 10 Nov
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Shy Albatross
Mt William National Park
First seen on horizon then flew in close to shore near light house assisted by strong off shore winds
Samantha Greiner
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| Thu 8 Nov
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Striated Pardalote
Medeas Cove Conservation Area, St Helens
Striated Pardalote (6) all looking at nest holes in side of sandy cut away beside rd, much chatter and wing display between pairs
Samantha Greiner
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| Thu 8 Nov
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Musk Duck
St Helens Conservation Area, Moriarty Lagoon
Heard - first the spashy display, and then the whistle call to attract female.
Samantha Greiner
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Striated Fieldwren
St Helen Conservation Area, Stieglitz
Pair in small heathy erea with low Eucalypts behind Shaft Lagoon.
Samantha Greiner
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| Wed 7 Nov
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Little Egret
Colchis Creek Mouth, Georges Bay, St Helens
Possible pair in breeding plumage, resting on small island busy grooming.
Samantha Greiner
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| Tue 6 Nov
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Black-shouldered Kite
St Helens Point State Rec' Area, Boat Ramp
Sitting on rocks near boat ramp, very subdued looking. Both my sister and I had good look at bird. Easily recognised by white head and black marking on shoulder.
Samantha Greiner
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| Sun 4 Nov
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Arctic Skua
Cornellian Bay, Hobart
One (dark phase) seen pursuing silver gulls and then resting on the water
Keith Reid
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