The Franklin's Gull at Lake Barambah (or Bjelke-Petersen Dam) first reported
about 10 days ago continues to show well on an almost daily basis. Despite
showery and windy conditions, by 0845 on Sat 25/1 a total of 7 birders from
Bundaberg, Maroochydore, Logan and Maleny (incl. the dynamic Moorheads, Jann
Capell, Peter Tierney) were all searching for the gull. Starting from the last
boatramp it was first 'scoped near the first ramp, precipitating a rush across
the dam wall. On arrival, it had been put to flight by dogs but was quickly
spotted resting on the water, from where it flew to the shore of a small bay.
Back over the dam wall we all went to be treated to a fly-by above the
shoreline only 20 metres away, all parties greatly satisfied.
Peter Tierney has posted some wonderful pics on Bird Alert , the web page
of the Wide Bay/Bundaberg bird group (a mini birding-aus for that region)
Russ Lamb, Maleny
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