The Red-rumped Swallows were not seen by me or others with me yesterday
afternoon or this morning. Yesterday pm the Martins were absent but they are
back now, often roosting in tall eucalypts on the point rather than the
power lines. No Fairy Martins present now, fewer Welcome Swallows but more
than 50 Tree Martins.
Mike, Thanks for all the extra information. The Indonesian trip was not for
birding but I did manage to get the driver to stop once or twice!
Regards,
Alan
Alan's Wildlife Tours
2 Mather Road
Yungaburra 4884
Phone 07 4095 3784
Mobile 0408 953 786
http://www.alanswildlifetours.com.au/
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Carter
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 11:12 AM
To: Alan Gillanders ; Birding_Aus
Cc: John Weigel ; Tony Palliser
Subject: Red-rumped Swallows on Tinaburra
Peninsula,Atherton Tablelands, Qld
Hi Alan, depending on where you were and time of year the streaked swallows
you saw in Indonesia are just as, or more likely to have been, the
non-migratory Striated Swallow. They are slightly larger and more heavily
streaked but safest way of distinguishing them from Red-rumped Swallow is
the colour of the underwing coverts; orange-rufous in Red-rumped, white in
Striated. Did you see that character? There are other more subtle
distinctions such as extent of collar but I'd have to look up my notes to be
more explicit. Red-rumped Swallows don't usually depart Australia until end
of March so you and others should be able to enjoy them for a while yet.
This species seems less frequently reported in recent years but a BARC
submission isn't required. If you have any photos I'd like to see them.
Mike Carter
30 Canadian Bay Road
Mount Eliza VIC 3930
Tel (03) 9787 7136
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