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Paradise Shelduck - Bushells Lagoon (Western Sydney)

To: Charles <>
Subject: Paradise Shelduck - Bushells Lagoon (Western Sydney)
From: John Tongue <>
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 12:11:04 +0000
Yes, but if people disregard the landowners' instructions, they may choose to 
block access for everyone.

John Tongue
Devonport,
Tas.

> On 13 Apr 2016, at 10:04 PM, Charles <> wrote:
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> If you follow those rules you may not see the bird tomorrow.....
> 
> Good luck! 
> 
> Cheers,
> Charles Hunter
> 
>> On 13 Apr 2016, at 9:52 PM, John Tongue <> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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