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Paradise Shelduck - Bushells Lagoon (Western Sydney)

To: Charles Hunter <>
Subject: Paradise Shelduck - Bushells Lagoon (Western Sydney)
From: John Tongue <>
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:52:23 +0000
Good to know it’s still there - we’re coming tomorrow morning.

However, I believe the track over and beyond the causeway is private, and 
people should only be walking over the causeway.  Happy to be corrected.

Cheers,
John Tongue
Devonport, Tas.


> On 13 Apr 2016, at 4:39 PM, Charles Hunter via Birding-Aus 
> <> wrote:
> 
> Hi all, 
> Great views today of the male Paradise Shelduck at Bushells Lagoon (Western 
> Sydney) in the area across the field to the right of the shed....
> I was there at 1.00pm and parked next to the shed.
> I then walked the length of the causeway (to end) and didn't see the bird.
> Upon returning to the shed (which was on my left) I walked behind the shed 
> and saw the Paradise Shelduck hanging out with a couple of Black Swans.
> It was actually calling softly for the entire time I was there observing (25 
> mins) which I assume was an alarm.
> Is this bird confirmed as being wild and not from a private collection 
> (illegal collection)?
> http://www.hawkesburygazette.com.au/story/3844951/shelduck-presence-creates-a-sensation/
> CheersCharles Hunter
> Bronte, NSW
> 
>     From: keith brandwood <>
> To: birding-aus <> 
> Sent: Wednesday, 13 April 2016, 7:44
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] Paradise Shelduck
> 
> The Paradise Shelduck is still hanging out at Bushels as of 6.30am today.
> Keith Brandwood
> the beautiful Hawkesbury 60km N/W Sydney
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