Hi David,
I agree - i've always been interested in this species too!
I recall Ben Bright seeing and photographing some Spotted Whistlers and young
ducklings near Weipa a couple of years ago which would surely indicate breeding.
Cheers
Dave Stowe
On 17/01/2014, at 4:39 PM, David Taylor <> wrote:
>
>
> It’s interesting to read of sightings of Spotted Whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna
> guttata ) progressively further south of their original location. I think
> the very first sightings were all on the very northern part of Cape York near
> Weipa, But we are hearing of sightings as far south as the Daintree River. (
> 5 recently reported ) and Wonga Beach north of Cairns. ( 27 odd) …….and
> perhaps further south?
>
> I find it a very interesting species which has evidently self introduced into
> Queensland and would appear to be increasing in numbers and range.
>
> I wonder if they are actually breeding in Australia? Are there any records?
> Curious to hear of any other more southerly reports of this species.
>
> It will be fascinating to watch their progress over coming years to see if at
> some point they vanish or indeed become a permanent and regular fixture on
> the Australian list…. would seem the latter is likely?
>
> I find the Whistling-ducks a fascinating group of birds and we are fortunate
> to see both regularly in South-east Queensland… would be nice to have a third
> here at some point!!!
>
> cheers
>
> David Taylor
> Brisbane
>
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