Hi all.
I had an exciting find recently with another Nordmann's Greenshank
being located in the NW of Australia.
The area where this bird was sighted can only be accessed through
private property and the owners DO NOT want to be contacted directly.
George Swann, of Kimberley Birdwatching, saw the bird with me. He has
kindly offered to arrange a search for the bird on the next suitable
tide series.
This would be the 14th, 15th and 16th of December.
If anyone is keen to look for this bird on these dates contact needs
to be made directly with George to find out more details including
logistics, accommodation and costs.
Email
mobile 0429706800
The area that this bird has been found in is within a days drive of
Broome. Be aware that the area is vast and it is anticipated that
several days of careful scanning through large flocks of shorebirds is
required to have any real prospect of relocating it.
As a potential additional bonus a Eurasian Curlew is also present
nearby and combined with Broome's Semi-palmated and Little ringed
Plovers this could be a great chance to see some very rare shorebirds
in Australia.
Due to access restrictions this may be the only chance to look for the
Nordmann's Greenshank (and Eurasian Curlew) this season.
Photo of the Nordmann's in flight taken last week can be seen at
http://www.pbase.com/image/153663198
Cheers,
Adrian Boyle
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