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Last refreshed 2013-May-23 07:58

Channel-billed Cuckoo at Grant's Picnic Area, Sherbrooke reported by John Prytherch on 21-05-2013
Birdline Victoria 22 May 2013 | 7:57 pm
While walking along Lyrebird Walk from the picnic area at about 11.00am, a single Channel-billed Cuckoo was seen flying above the tree canopy and it was also viewed with binoculars. The other observer was Wendy Bewsher. John has seen the cuckoo before along the NE coast of NSW. (Moderator's note: a report of this species in Victoria durimg his time of year would be unprecendented. The report has been published to encourage others to confirm the sighting in this area[…]
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Square-tailed Kite at Belmont North, Lake Macquarie East reported by Bill Boyd on 20-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 22 May 2013 | 6:14 pm
The kite was soaring low over trees and houses, seen several times this month.
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White-necked Heron at Galaringi Reserve, Carlingford reported by Jenny Stiles on 22-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 22 May 2013 | 6:13 pm
First sighting of a White-necked Heron at this site or indeed anywhere in this area. The bird was standing in the drain from the Evan's RD pond & flushed to a tree when it saw me before dropping back down to the drain again. Photographed.
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Double-barred Finch, Spotted Harrier, White-cheeked & Fuscous Honeyeaters at Wianamatta Nature Reserve, Cranebrook reported by Chris Chafer on 19-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 22 May 2013 | 6:12 pm
There were 110 Finch, 10 White-cheeked and 4 Fuscous Honeyeaters were all frequenting a small waterhole in the Reserve. I haven't seen that many Double-bar's in the Penrith area in the 7 years I've lived here.
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Spotted Harrier, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Black-shouldered Kite at Sextonville rd, Dobies Bight nr Casino reported by ian colvin on 22-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 22 May 2013 | 6:10 pm
Single Spotted Harrier, pair of Eagles and Kites.
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Northern Shoveler at Western Treatment Plant, Werribee reported by Dave Torr, Iian Denham, Christine Shelley on 22-05-2013
Birdline Victoria 22 May 2013 | 4:10 pm
Around 0915 in Borrie Pond 8 (first pond on right as you come along Paradise Rd). In a group of Pink-ears close to western bank. Other good birds included 4 Brolga in Western Lagoons, good numbers of White-necked Heron (one flock of 14), 2 Spotless Crake in T-section Pond 4 and 12 raptor species including a pair of Sea-eagles on Borrie.
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Red-necked Avocet at Mungalla Station reported by Tony Ashton on 22-05-2013
Birdline North Queensland 22 May 2013 | 2:31 pm
8 Red-necked Avocet standing quietly for more than an hour in lagoon shallows this morning.
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Red-necked Avocet at Deception Bay Foreshore reported by John Dennison on 21-05-2013
Birdline Central & Southern Queensland 22 May 2013 | 1:17 pm
100 plus on mud flats
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Eastern Osprey at Yarramundi reported by Ákos Lumnitzer on behalf of Peter Phelan on 21-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 22 May 2013 | 11:51 am
My friend messaged me yesterday that he was able to photograph an Eastern Osprey at Yarramundi in the afternoon. I am posting it on his behalf, image taken by Peter Phelan.
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Meeting the Peewee
Wildiaries | A new way to see rare creatures & wild places Latest Trips 22 May 2013 | 10:32 am
On: 2012-09-15 By: Matteo G. Copyright: © 2008-2009 AES Applied Ecology Solutions PL. All rights reserved. Contact us: wildiaries@gmail.com
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Banded Stilt - Cladorhynchus leucocephalus at Moorina Beach - Cape Queen Elizabeth walk, Bruny Island reported by Marg & Bob Graham on 30-04-2013
Birdline Australia 22 May 2013 | 9:53 am
Group of seven feeding at water's edge at northern end of beach. Photo not so clear as zoomed in on iphone. First sighting for both us of so very exciting. [Ed note: as many as 9 have been seen feeding near The Neck. Thanks Rob Hamilton. TD]
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Northern Shoveler at Western Treatment Plant, Werribee reported by Angus Hartshorn on 21-05-2013
Birdline Victoria 22 May 2013 | 8:15 am
At 10 am it was still at the top end of Lake Borrie (North East corner of the first pond on right coming in on Paradise Rd) with other shovelers and hundreds of Pink-eared Ducks. At 2 pm all these ducks including the Northern Shoveler had moved elsewhere.
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Common Myna at Windorah reported by Sean Dooley on 20-05-2013
Birdline Central & Southern Queensland 22 May 2013 | 7:32 am
A seemingly solitary individual in the town. A long, long way west.
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White-backed Swallow at Reeves Plains 1' Cell reported by Richard Hall on 18-05-2013
Birdline South Australia 21 May 2013 | 11:40 pm
White-backed Swallow (16) In a loose flock hunting insects over scrub and an old sand quarry.
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Australasian Bittern, Little Eagle at Hexham Swamp Nature Reserve, south from The Outlook (Minmi Rd) reported by Ted Wnorowski on 16-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 21 May 2013 | 11:09 pm
I discovered a very good vantage point for bird watching of south part of Hexham Swamps. It is in a new suburb - The Outlook (near Minmi Rd). You will have also a great view of Tank Paddock. A single A Bittern was flying slowly above the swamp along a clump of melaleuca trees. A large flock (52 birds) of raptors was circling over the swamp - mostly Whistling Kite (35), Swamp Harrier (10), Wedge-tailed Eagle (3), White-belled Sea-eagle (2)[…]
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King Quail at Ash Island, Hexham reported by Ted Wnorowski on 16-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 21 May 2013 | 11:08 pm
A male King Quail at the end of Wagtail Way (near the entrace to industrial site).
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Australasian Bittrern, Red-kneed Dotterel, Australasian Shoveler at Stockton Borehole Colliery Dam, Teralba reported by Ted Wnorowski on 20-05-2013
Birdline New South Wales 21 May 2013 | 11:07 pm
Australasian Bittern was basking in the sun in front of dry reeds (in the second dam behind the railway track). On the main dam: Australasian Shoveler (11), Red-kneed Dotterel (37), Swamp Harrier (20)
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Black Kite, Little Eagle, Swamp Harrier at Caboolture Airfield reported by Tim Siggs on 20-05-2013
Birdline Central & Southern Queensland 21 May 2013 | 9:53 pm
At least 100 Black Kites at the airfield seen from the Bruce Highway turn off to Caboolture. Included 55 birds on the ground. Also 1 Little Eagle and 1 Swamp Harrier around Beerburrum turn off of the Bruce Highway.
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Brolga at Lake Bolac reported by Tim & Jodie Stirling on 18-05-2013
Birdline Victoria 21 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
Two lovely Brolga flying. We were able to do a 'u' turn in town with both birds still visable. They then circled above us, then flew east away from Lake Bolac. This is our fourth sighting of Brolga in the area over the past five years.
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Eurasian Tree Sparrow at Darwin Harbour reported by Chris Watson per Chris Parker on 17-05-2013
Birdline Northern Territory 21 May 2013 | 7:10 pm
Per report on NT Birds by Chris Parker: " I saw and (kinda!) photographed 2 Eurasian Tree Sparrows on the banks of Darwin Harbour. I presume the birds hitched a ride with a boat coming from the north. Parks NT have been made aware of the arrival." [Moderator note: The photos have been put on the NT Birds forum and certainly appear to be Eurasian Tree Sparrows. CW.]
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Brown Gerygone at Australian National Botanic Gardens reported by PJ Milburn on 21-05-2013
Birdline Australian Capital Territory 21 May 2013 | 2:21 pm
A flock around 20 Brown Gerygones were present at the top of the rainforest gully today at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Also a brown-plumaged Pink Robin and an adult and a sub-adult male Rose Robin.
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Pink-eared Duck (5) at Dowse Lagoon, Sandgate reported by Steve Murray on 20-05-2013
Birdline Central & Southern Queensland 21 May 2013 | 9:10 am
Another eremaea first for Dowse Lagoon today with five Pink-eared Ducks joining the pair of Cotton Pygmy Geese in the North West corner. Nearby was the Freckled Duck that appeared over two weeks ago. The Hoary-headed Grebe reported by Ged Tranter yesterday was again in front of the bird hide. The Shovelers seem to have moved on.
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Plumed Whistling Duck at Left Hand side of Swan Bridge, Guildford reported by Joy Sanderson on 20-05-2013
Birdline Western Australia 21 May 2013 | 8:19 am
Only two birds seemed to be nesting on the near bank of River. Sighted about 500 metres from Bridge walking towards city.
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Brown Honeyeater at Amata Community - 26 09S 131 08E 1' Cell reported by David Hartland on 18-05-2013
Birdline South Australia 20 May 2013 | 9:43 pm
Brown Honeyeater (1) Clamorous, strident call tipped me off to its presence in two large flowering Eucalypts (E. citriodora) in our yard. Was being constantly chased off by a range of 'locals' (White-plumed H/E, Yellow-throated Miner) but continued to return to feed throughout the morning. Calls played from both 'Birds in Backyards' and 'Xeno Canto' put i.d. beyond doubt. Was a little rusty on the call having not seen one in S.A. since late April 2005 in Pipalyatjara, some further[…]
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Yellow-tufted Honeyeater at Tharwa Sandwash, Gigerline Nature Reserve reported by Alastair Smith on 20-05-2013
Birdline Australian Capital Territory 20 May 2013 | 9:33 pm
At least 9 Yellow-tufted Honeyeaters this morning. Heard the birds calling on arrival and they remained very vocal, calling on both sides off the river.
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The Real Finding Nemo
Wildiaries | A new way to see rare creatures & wild places Latest Trips 20 May 2013 | 1:49 pm
On: 2013-04-12 By: Simon Mustoe Copyright: © 2008-2009 AES Applied Ecology Solutions PL. All rights reserved. Contact us: wildiaries@gmail.com
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White-Necked Heron at Stowport. nr Burnie reported by Richard Ashby on 18-05-2013
Birdline Tasmania 18 May 2013 | 2:55 pm
Single bird, in breeding plumage, in paddock with Forest Ravens. Species not often seen in Tas. First for me in 30y obs.
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Giant-petrel sp. at At sea off High Yellow Bluff, Forestier Peninsula reported by Els Wakefield for John Males on 17-05-2013
Birdline Tasmania 17 May 2013 | 4:59 pm
John Males, the skipper of the Pauletta reported a flock of about 20 to 25 Giant-petrels that flew around the boat as it came into shore this afternoon after a fishing trip. Many of them were mottled underneath.
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Bool Lagoon Waterbird Paradise
Wildiaries | A new way to see rare creatures & wild places Latest Trips 5 May 2013 | 12:46 pm
On: 2013-04-14 By: Southern Birding Services Copyright: © 2008-2009 AES Applied Ecology Solutions PL. All rights reserved. Contact us: wildiaries@gmail.com
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Mullum Mullum: Place of Many Eagles
Wildiaries | A new way to see rare creatures & wild places Latest Trips 28 Apr 2013 | 9:08 pm
On: 2013-04-28 By: Simon Mustoe ____________ There comes a pause, for human strength will not endure to dance without cessation; and everyone must reac… Copyright: © 2008-2009 AES Applied Ecology Solutions PL. All rights reserved. Contact us: wildiaries@gmail.com
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