Conditions have deteriorated to the extent that I wouldn't recommend anyone
coming down to Shorncliffe at the moment. In any case there is very little
visibility across the creek now. I have had another look at the bird. It has
white around the head, neck and shoulders, and dark colouration over the
wings. The bill appears grey or blue-grey. There is no dark mask around the
face. I am leaning towards Red-footed Booby but my views have been pretty
poor.
Cheers Steve Murray
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On Behalf Of Stephen Murray
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 11:38 AM
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Subject: Booby at Shorncliffe, Brisbane
Hello all. I've just been down to the waterfront at Shorncliffe (Brisbane)
to see what the storm has blown in. There are several Sooty Terns in the
mouth of Cabbage Tree Creek at the moment, fighting against the wind. More
interesting than that however, is what appears to be a Booby roosting in
mangroves on the other side of the creek. It would be nice if some Brisbane
birder with some decent optics could check it out. It is directly opposite
the intersection of Friday street and Allpass Parade. It doesn't look like a
Brown Booby and it's the wrong time of year for Gannets, which leaves
Red-footed!
Cheers Steve Murray
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