Freckled Duck at Banyule Flats Reserve, Heidelberg

[brian fleming <>]

For probably the first time in 30 years, today I saw a single Freckled 
Duck at Banyule Swamp.  Feeding with Black Ducks at north end, often 
with head submerged. Silhouette unmistakable when head up. Swam across 
to fallen branches by dead tree, climbed up and preened. Shared perch 
with a Coot and a Long-necked Turtle, with a Straw-necked Ibis above on 
higher log.  Reported on Birdline Vic. with photo (extreme range and 
light poor).
Anthea Fleming
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