tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71071298912591546572024-03-06T09:11:18.080+00:00Dartford WarblerPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-26785503030756882912016-11-08T20:23:00.001+00:002016-11-08T20:25:49.599+00:00Koala, Noosa National Park<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgesmNXKB5OZmo84Tr8Yaa5eq-kC8zE5T0mU4W-BR4YqikxRdf0mf5pQ7blHLGIquWglDVCkQI90w-CWyr__Y683oBifKOs6ZUY1TZejGS9OM7yJ9RrAMxrB7mgYVtp9v2fqgIIbZLJ8oI/s1600/koala.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgesmNXKB5OZmo84Tr8Yaa5eq-kC8zE5T0mU4W-BR4YqikxRdf0mf5pQ7blHLGIquWglDVCkQI90w-CWyr__Y683oBifKOs6ZUY1TZejGS9OM7yJ9RrAMxrB7mgYVtp9v2fqgIIbZLJ8oI/s400/koala.jpg" width="400" height="267" /></a>
Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-16001940358826396942016-11-06T09:55:00.001+00:002016-11-06T09:56:41.282+00:00Noosa Spit (Revisited)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHYv0PSb81tTOzLXgwA1Q04KKAj-y5QMSYl6MUt83MMCv44LUQF19oMqmYvM1NgnfKoW_4ut_00bpxL2b63QyWN4gviP2Mmd9shSstqEKlVmEl9lBwWGIjDUdnMRKgy97CNAZ5tXTMC0/s1600/red-backed_fairywren.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtHYv0PSb81tTOzLXgwA1Q04KKAj-y5QMSYl6MUt83MMCv44LUQF19oMqmYvM1NgnfKoW_4ut_00bpxL2b63QyWN4gviP2Mmd9shSstqEKlVmEl9lBwWGIjDUdnMRKgy97CNAZ5tXTMC0/s400/red-backed_fairywren.jpg" width="400" height="267" /></a>
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Red-backed Fairy-wren
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Mangrove Gerygone
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Bar-shouldered Dove
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FigbirdPaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-26254430261659114542016-11-05T12:27:00.000+00:002016-11-05T12:27:51.407+00:00Mangrove Gerygone, Noosa Heads<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUIxNy-icEdb63HGUzir4q9mquSB9OuIWTmT9btnmwwmcyPDwKbjZbONaGq_KFAqd1FXYUvKZnE6d-BCp0GpieatL3ieMQoNOxUnKkwsWQb-gzsigFsGbCN2fR53ITWjLoEhySKZ2p6k/s1600/MangroveGerygone_down.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUIxNy-icEdb63HGUzir4q9mquSB9OuIWTmT9btnmwwmcyPDwKbjZbONaGq_KFAqd1FXYUvKZnE6d-BCp0GpieatL3ieMQoNOxUnKkwsWQb-gzsigFsGbCN2fR53ITWjLoEhySKZ2p6k/s400/MangroveGerygone_down.jpg" width="400" height="265" /></a>
During a quick visit to the stretch of mangroves on the Noosa Spit I heard numerous Mangrove Gerygone singing. Here's a mud map for the spot.
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This pair of beautiful Eastern Curlews spent most of my visit to the local lagoon with their bills tucked well under their wings. This was one of only a few moments with both bills up. I was stood in the lagoon outlet with the tide rushing past my nuts and god-knows what brushing past my feet. It was worth the arm-straining wait to get the shot. I haven't encountered this species for a long time.Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-26599629037241423082015-12-17T21:22:00.001+00:002015-12-17T21:22:44.239+00:00Barmy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was very mild today for the middle of December. This escaped African Grey Parrot was adding to the tropical vibe at Hockley Woods. I ended the day at Wallasea Island in my T-shirt. Crazy.</div>
<br />Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-58979550861892913882015-09-09T00:19:00.000+00:002015-09-09T00:23:36.246+00:00Grey-headed Lapwing, Penrith, NSWI had to twitch this Grey-headed Lapwing. Mega rude not to. It didn't come close enough for my focal range (400mm) but these crappy record shots will be a happy memory one day. I only had the briefest of visits before having to return to the city but It felt great to raise my binoculars for the first time in ages. Standing at a gate, looking at a distant bird, with other blokes - doesn't get any better.
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Here's a juvenile Eastern Koel from our place in Bondi. He has spent the last three days begging from the same spot in the same tree. Its host appears to be a Red Wattlebird. Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-37000271476149750212014-12-08T11:21:00.000+00:002014-12-09T06:55:27.750+00:00Lamington NPLamington National Park is off the bucket list. What a place! I caught up with a few lifers though didn't get shots of them all: Rufous Scrub-bird (2 seen, 4 heard), Albert's Lyrebird, Australian Logrunner, Paradise Riflebird, Russet-tailed Thrush and Wompoo Fruit-dove. Dipped: Marbled Frogmouth, Sooty Owl, Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove and Pale Yellow-Robin will have to wait.
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</a><span>Australian Logrunner: I've wanted to see this species for a long time. It did not disappoint. They are very confiding and present in all suitable habitat. The approach to the Treetop walk was the easiest place to see them.</span><br />
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<span>Lamington Crayfish <em>Euastacus sulcatus</em>: This endemic to the area was a real unexpected bonus.</span><br />
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<span>Yellow-throated Scrubwren</span><br />
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<span>Wonga Pigeon</span><br />
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<span>Brown Cuckoo-dove</span><br />
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<span>Rufous Fantail</span><br />
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<span>Eastern Yellow-robin</span><br />
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<span>Superb Fairy-wren</span><br />
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<span>Red-necked Pademelon</span><br />
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<span>Red-? Pademelon</span><br />
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<span>Common Ringtail Possums</span><br />
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<span>Giant Panda Snail. About the size of a tennis ball. This was the only thing I managed to spotlight on my search for the Marbled Frogmouth.</span><br />Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-6522194464166303722014-12-04T06:39:00.000+00:002014-12-05T06:40:33.012+00:00Uncle Pete's (Raleigh, NSW)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholH7V_PNDG2MFInd5n48InXHJq0Bw7-BPiwOQUpVzAQRGzayC8Z0s4_Psmoij30p8afC6ZZywtR7b6Zmt7kBnyQ7uEOK-lOh0RIb9IHCinW4QPf9Jg19w_O7Nc4wamfP5Scwnn_SzTog/s1600/chestnut-breasted-mannikin2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholH7V_PNDG2MFInd5n48InXHJq0Bw7-BPiwOQUpVzAQRGzayC8Z0s4_Psmoij30p8afC6ZZywtR7b6Zmt7kBnyQ7uEOK-lOh0RIb9IHCinW4QPf9Jg19w_O7Nc4wamfP5Scwnn_SzTog/s400/chestnut-breasted-mannikin2.jpg" /></a>
<em>Chestnut-breasted Mannikin</em><br />
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<em>Chestnut-breasted Mannikin</em><br />
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<em>Red-browed Finch</em><br />
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<em>Tawny Grassbird</em><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBSgizPCb2WxpRDyZi3jX0Ns9SxlsTTcnwgh4RqvXNVOT2YCBeNy0o5e0rUrlhXOk7s-2KNcTrBrryZz0tnu5ps0_V-mnolqZcIRU2-XZqJWQGAKj5ONzjwLtLCGj6e5kyGd7oJetif0/s1600/tawny-grassbird2.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBSgizPCb2WxpRDyZi3jX0Ns9SxlsTTcnwgh4RqvXNVOT2YCBeNy0o5e0rUrlhXOk7s-2KNcTrBrryZz0tnu5ps0_V-mnolqZcIRU2-XZqJWQGAKj5ONzjwLtLCGj6e5kyGd7oJetif0/s400/tawny-grassbird2.jpg" /></a>
<em>Tawny Grassbird</em><br />Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-67045308342843783472014-12-01T06:29:00.000+00:002014-12-05T06:33:35.232+00:00Seal Rocks, NSW<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADNGQ28b5CiUMuoekm0KaAij-R6KDOgWh4nqKWSGmn3B3lu7qhV5uY6JIvv1qy6TQZCQo-RRnqbPstDNXCvge_6ZNUijtkiolXxbxIjyOB8U7FY6VXbDN826y8DIXfIo3HYQLnhxKeY0/s1600/scarlet-honeyeater.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhADNGQ28b5CiUMuoekm0KaAij-R6KDOgWh4nqKWSGmn3B3lu7qhV5uY6JIvv1qy6TQZCQo-RRnqbPstDNXCvge_6ZNUijtkiolXxbxIjyOB8U7FY6VXbDN826y8DIXfIo3HYQLnhxKeY0/s400/scarlet-honeyeater.jpg" /></a>
<em>Scarlet Honeyeater</em><br />
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<em>Dragon sp. (yet to be identified)</em><br />
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<em>Scaly-breasted Lorikeet</em><br />
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<em>Sunrise from the Surfing Seal</em>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-12510375246716493382014-11-29T03:02:00.001+00:002014-11-29T03:02:44.666+00:00Eastern Koel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYFNhjU19KaLHNnBHtm-J9125ytKrV6enl9B54SNE999MQM4k6qDpO1aCJDcPmxDIxf8_LvBITeB4ChICojHcrHXUiJC2_3BS53_-qzOGKQ3BxORCWXk5pJsElVfjKH8y5ct8glp74J0/s1600/IMG_0273.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisYFNhjU19KaLHNnBHtm-J9125ytKrV6enl9B54SNE999MQM4k6qDpO1aCJDcPmxDIxf8_LvBITeB4ChICojHcrHXUiJC2_3BS53_-qzOGKQ3BxORCWXk5pJsElVfjKH8y5ct8glp74J0/s400/IMG_0273.jpg" /></a>
<em>Eastern Koel (male)</em><br />
Here's one from the kitchen window. The Koels arrive along much of the east coast in spring and call day and night. The testosterone among the males seems to be at its peak in Bondi at the moment. Two, usually inconspicuous, males where seen scrapping on the pavement yesterday in broad daylight - and some extreme male/female interaction today. Great times.Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-66627843744129360412014-11-15T10:41:00.001+00:002014-11-15T10:41:25.830+00:00Freckled Ducks, Eastlakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VvEGWpj2TQ6OL1ycF467XOrkgjTYGK5nf4bnyPFSe0hiiyI2oI2o7pBVZxLujJkPOfCNlGsVJBMei7UefkH3bO9_UCGSb1ADtErycMckcA0fUhD1X8K4GxI5Dp8QF0Pep7OhQkVEThQ/s1600/DPP07DE0B0F151757_freckles.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VvEGWpj2TQ6OL1ycF467XOrkgjTYGK5nf4bnyPFSe0hiiyI2oI2o7pBVZxLujJkPOfCNlGsVJBMei7UefkH3bO9_UCGSb1ADtErycMckcA0fUhD1X8K4GxI5Dp8QF0Pep7OhQkVEThQ/s400/DPP07DE0B0F151757_freckles.jpg" /></a>
<em>Two of Four Freckled Ducks present tonight.</em>
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<em>Black-winged Stilt</em>
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<em>Brown Quail</em>
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<em>Yellow-rumped Thornbill</em>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-77189554277094320782014-11-04T09:10:00.002+00:002014-11-05T00:18:50.420+00:00Werribee, Western Treatment Plant, VIC<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheaAJunQtaxYSapOcnGBSQeYBRp7D42KG-IukXYIjF0NBr2rCwfHPUs3OcJd5VSVUT4e-XsbYyfFS_hdHl7ayNelEoY09LcaBCyaGkGVtoYCaALkPEBha5AkQU44W-rqEWr5CKosk6coY/s1600/IMG_9874__whiskeredTern.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheaAJunQtaxYSapOcnGBSQeYBRp7D42KG-IukXYIjF0NBr2rCwfHPUs3OcJd5VSVUT4e-XsbYyfFS_hdHl7ayNelEoY09LcaBCyaGkGVtoYCaALkPEBha5AkQU44W-rqEWr5CKosk6coY/s400/IMG_9874__whiskeredTern.jpg" /></a>
<br /><em>Whiskered Tern</em>
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<br /><em>Cape Barren Goose</em>
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<br /><em>Golden-headed Cisticola</em>
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<br /><em>Sharp-tailed Sandpiper</em>
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<br /><em>Eurasian Skylark</em>
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<br /><em>Curlew Sandpiper</em>
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<br /><em>Why did the Yellow-billed Spoonbill cross the road?</em>Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-16844735130199215322014-10-17T23:44:00.000+00:002014-10-17T23:44:09.319+00:00North Norfolk 2014 - 2 GREATS and 2 YBWS<br />
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On Tuesday 14th I had the best afternoon birding that I've ever had. I knew the condition were good and the reports from the previous day were showing good birds. I'd already decided I was going to my favourite spot - Burnham Overy Dunes. The birders I passed on the way out to the dunes were mentioning Raddes Warbler and Great Grey Shrike so my already quick pace turned into speed walking. There were good numbers of birds on the dunes and it was obvious there had been a fall. It's no exaggeration to say there was almost a bird to every bush between Gun Hill and the edge of Holkham Pines. The two most numerous species were robins and goldcrests. Experienced local birders were saying they'd never so many goldcrests. It took me ages to get to Holkham pines, literally not being able to put my binoculars down with so many birds to inspect. When I eventually got there I got the Yellow Browed Warbler I had so craved, giving good close views whilst busily feeding. I made my way back towards Gun Hill (pic of brick ruin) picking out Wheatear, Bramblings, Redwings, Song thrushes among the robins. I gave the Gun Hill area a good scanning - goldcrest, goldcrest, goldcrest... and with light fading I started to make my way home when I had another YBW giving great views. Bonus! But there was more to come. Scanning for Marsh harriers from the coastal path I got a Great White Egret in the fields. I was feeling invincible so carried on scanning on my walk back to the car. And, as if I could sense it was going to happen, there it was, a Great Grey Shrike sitting on top of a bush sticking out like a sore thumb. It was distant but luckily on an accessable lane off the main path. I got to a safe distance and had great views of it til it was dark. </div>
<br />Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-87208666569932926942014-10-17T22:58:00.000+00:002014-10-17T22:58:06.637+00:00North Norfolk 2014 - STEPPE GREY SHRIKE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How fortunate it was that the Steppe Grey Shrike in Burnham Norton stuck about for a few days for my arrival at Burnham Market (5 min drive away) for our family holiday. Could my luck be changing?...Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-9488891734231224372014-09-18T14:41:00.002+00:002014-09-18T14:41:27.645+00:00Barred Warbler - Gunners Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was washing up this morning when the text came through, 'Barred Warbler definitely in Gunners!'. I peeled off my marigolds, grabbed my scope and hot-footed it to the scene as this was a lifer for me. The bird showed really well (despite my photo) feeding in the sun. Thanks to all involved. Well chuffedMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-28176390566215156082014-05-29T08:29:00.000+00:002014-05-29T08:29:07.859+00:00Fledged<br />
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Blue tit fledgling in our garden this morning. Hope it makes it. The magpies are sniffing around.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-20869099771925746802014-05-20T08:00:00.001+00:002014-05-20T08:02:45.078+00:00Bruny Island, Tasmania<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpng1ujU1Bj5fjYbdRSddgZMYhexKLfNH6M49Iq_pzZU0Ef9kPbib8XgXxhn4Y8x_s3Ds46eVQ35JW7-AyajnZfVvGXDqsXFCHah_ZEWvsBhgkMUoRmhzsZ4MezWOPM9eGQFLi6JotF4/s1600/IMG_9631_brownquail.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpng1ujU1Bj5fjYbdRSddgZMYhexKLfNH6M49Iq_pzZU0Ef9kPbib8XgXxhn4Y8x_s3Ds46eVQ35JW7-AyajnZfVvGXDqsXFCHah_ZEWvsBhgkMUoRmhzsZ4MezWOPM9eGQFLi6JotF4/s400/IMG_9631_brownquail.jpg" /></a>
<span>Brown Quail</span><br />
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<span>Tasmanian Native Hen</span><br />
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<span>Dusky Robin</span><br />
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<span>Flame Robin</span><br />
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<span>Pink Robin</span><br />
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<span>Scarlet Robin</span><br />
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<span>Black-faced Cormorants</span><br />
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<span>Pacific Gull</span><br />
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<span>Tawny-crowned Honeyeater</span><br />
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<span>Superb Fairy-wren</span><br />
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And some records of the Target Species: Forty Spotted Pardalote…
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My interest in my year list is Waning a bit so I've turned back to digi-scoping and hoping to find a local rarity. I've got a new camera (panasonic DMC-SZ3) which is coping with the light better than my struggling old Canon IXUS but too early to say if I'm happy with it yet. In the meantime, here's my annual pic of a Corn Bunting and a Pied Wagtail.</div>
<br />Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-91982333116320976662014-02-24T11:47:00.001+00:002014-02-24T11:48:43.184+00:00Wallasea Island - Peregrine pair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These pictures of a male and female (right) peregrines don't show the size difference between the sexes. The female was a brute of a bird in comparison and it's little wonder the male was keeping his distance whilst she tucked into her breakfast.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-55550744626993862412014-01-15T14:48:00.002+00:002014-01-15T14:48:56.400+00:00Duck mash-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went to Paglesham Lagoon this morning to keep my year list moving. This striking duck was floating around with the shovelers. A quick google search suggests a Shoveler x Wigeon hybrid. Surely not. I also flushed a short-eared owl, giving close views, a good look at a Rock Pipit and some smart Bar-tailed Godwits bringing up 81.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-69546527589812493192014-01-12T10:47:00.001+00:002014-01-12T10:50:05.546+00:00Long Reef<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjIepl-sTCYaQkq4nbzMeDsHDU8QCH3_U89bozJSD7_DqDUAfCrR06qA7gfROVvJtFdl8N_MyRyc3DZ0EMTaP4tBIChO9qzhYlSy8p-_ZoIfffnVKg6E7SW76XLKCPABKwEj3zklwjUU/s1600/IMG_8461_red-necked-stint.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifjIepl-sTCYaQkq4nbzMeDsHDU8QCH3_U89bozJSD7_DqDUAfCrR06qA7gfROVvJtFdl8N_MyRyc3DZ0EMTaP4tBIChO9qzhYlSy8p-_ZoIfffnVKg6E7SW76XLKCPABKwEj3zklwjUU/s400/IMG_8461_red-necked-stint.jpg" /></a>
<span>Red-necked Stint</span>
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<span>Ruddy Turnstones</span>
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<span>Pacific Golden Plover</span>
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<span>Grey-tailed Tattler</span>
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I had a loooong overdue trip to <a href="http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/nationalparks/parkHome.aspx?id=a0004">Long Reef</a> today. It's well known as a good wader spot and so it proved this morning. After a nervous thigh-high wade across the reef at dropping tide the rewards were a nice - reasonably confiding mixed flock of 100+ Red-necked Stint, 4 Grey-tailed Tattler, c.15 Ruddy Turnstones and 18 Pacific Golden Plover.Paulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15581825830507122579noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-88258602371301393262014-01-10T11:41:00.004+00:002014-01-10T11:41:57.293+00:00Digi-Scaup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A quick run around West Canvey Marsh yesterday added this Scaup, stonechat, and a few others to my year list. With the pheasant I saw today, I'm up to 70.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-54544315520822240952014-01-02T19:19:00.000+00:002014-01-02T19:19:14.760+00:00Keeping them peeled for 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm going to have a crack at a local year list again this year. I kicked off on a pre-dawn, pitch black walk through Hockley Woods. I had a bit of an iffy Tawny Owl call among the Carrion crow cacophony so left it off my list. I stood at the edge of the wood and watched the hoards of crows flying south with the odd Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming in the first shades of blue into the sky. My focus was on an area of the woods where 3 Firecrests had been seen the previous day with no luck, so I headed for a very similar area along the same stream but further East and I didn't have to wait. There was a female Firecrest, typically mobile, but giving great views. That was undoubtedly the moment of the day. I got up to 50+ species on my way to my previously set target of 165 species.Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615508651729053242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107129891259154657.post-87907107844041881652013-10-17T16:04:00.003+00:002013-10-17T16:04:48.845+00:00Who's a pretty boy then?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The 4 Parrot Crossbills at Gunner's Park last Saturday were brill. Admittedly I didn't have them as Parrots when I was snapping them, but who cares, they were too good to be true. Obliviously devouring pine cone after pine cone.</div>
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