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Birders are encouraged to post lists to eBird Australia, where sightings are incorporated into the atlas. To do this you need to register with eBird Australia then login. Please send any White-throated Needletail or Fork-tailed Swift sightings directly to Prof. Michael Tarburton for his research: tarburton.m@optusnet.com.au. Include date, location and number of birds. All Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot reports should be forwarded to Mick Roderick to assist in the recovery of these severely declining species: mick.roderick@birdlife.org.au. Note we will not be publishing reports of Accipiter raptors (Collared Sparrowhawk, Grey/Brown Goshawks) unless they are in unusual locations, are seen with unusual prey or have been seen performing atypical behaviour. Likewise we will not be publishing every Square-tailed Kite sighting posted to Birdline because of a significant increase in reports in recent years, particularly in coastal areas (with the exception of the far north coast).

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January 2020

Mon 20		Wompoo Fruit Dove Lauffs Lane Wyong Creek
		Private Property, feeding on Bangalow Palm seeds. Sighted and photographed by Ron Newell. Observed another years ago. At same property, that hung around for a month or so, returning 3 months later with no tail feathers
		Ron Newell 20/1 #244300
		Pectoral Sandpiper Boat Harbour, Kurnell
		Became aware of this bird when it was reported by a local birding group on 14 Jan. I checked my photos for Boat Harbour and found it in the background of a shot taken 9 Jan. Bird is still there today, making 11 days at least. Good opportunity for clear views of an uncommon bird. eBird checklist
		Chris Rehberg 20/1 #244297
		Superb Parrot Warrumbungle National Park--Gurianawa Track
		Approximately six Superb Parrots were observed calling and flying past the Warrumbungle Visitor Centre at 8:15am. This is the first time I have observed these parrots in the park. These parrots have been sighted here by others in the past, but only ever during the autumn and winter months. (Moderator's Note: In my 45 years association with WNP, I have not known them to be present in the general area in January either, and certainly they are more likely to be seen to the west of the Park near Gumin Gumin rather inside the Park. AKM)
		Matthew Piper 20/1 #244296
Sun 19		Wompoo Fruit Dove Beckingham Road Tumbi Umbi
		Continuing bird that was first reported by Malcolm Hill on the 12th of January. Seen sitting in a Gum Tree along the council reserve on Wyong Road but has been reportedly been feeding regularly in Palm Trees around the neighbourhood.
		Daniel McKeon and Graham Nelson 19/1 #244291
		Australian Painted Snipe Tea Gardens
		Single male Painted Snipe still present in retention pond off Shoreline Drive
		Kate Buys 19/1 #244286
		Little Eagle Moruya River Estuary
		Little Eagle along Estuary
		TONY Dawe 19/1 #244285
Sat 18		Gang Gang Cockatoo Niagara Park Stadium
		Flock of approx 20 Gang Gangs in trees at entry to Niagara Park stadium.
		Andrew Whitaker 20/1 #244294
		Australian Little Bittern Centennial Park
		When scanning large cluster of papyrus on pond just outside Lachlan Swamp at 5:45pm I heard a Little Bittern calling from within this cluster, on northern side. The call was two croaks, then a series of five croaks. The bird was then silent. Definitely not another bird or frog species. Matched call in an eBird library recording. Unfortunately, the bird didn’t show itself. Female Australian Little Bittern also seen at Sydney Park a few days back by Chris Gladwin and I - see eBird for more info.
		Lorne Johnson 18/1 #244283
		Grey-faced Petrel, Shy Albatross Mistral Point, Maroubra
		Good conditions produced: 1 Grey-faced Petrel, 1 Shy Albatross, 14 Long-tailed Jaeger, 9 Pomarine Jaeger, 40 Fluttering Shearwater, 1 Hutton’s Shearwater, 350 Short-tailed Shearwater, 280 Wedge-tailed Shearwater, 15 Sooty Shearwater and only 1 Flesh-footed Shearwater.
		David Mitford 18/1 #244281
Fri 17		Glossy Ibis Putta Bucca Wetlands, Mudgee
		2 birds flew in early this afternoon. Rarely seen at the wetlands.
		Mark Leary 17/1 #244275
Thu 16		Tree martins Coopers lane, west of Coraki
		Huge flock of Tree Martins ( well in excess of 2000 birds). Many juveniles in the flock. Roosting in the crowns of large Forest Red Gums. Photograph shows density in an extremely small portion of one tree. I have never seen such a large congregation of these birds before.
		David Charley 16/1 #244269
Wed 15		Pectoral Sandpiper Boat Harbour, Kurnell
		Seen in company with others of Macarthur Bird Group Betty Ray, Chris Munson. Only noted when we all looked at pictures after leaving the beach.
		Brenda Parkinson 16/1 #244264
Tue 14		Plum-headed Finch Pilliga Lagoon TSR
		Mob of 18 heard (and recorded) and then seen flying over around 6 this morning (too dark for a photo). They were in cumbungi right by the bridge over the lagoon, which still has water in it. This mob is much farther inland (ca. 100 km W of Narrabri) than other recent sightings reported on ebird from the western slopes of the GDR.
		Michael Dahlem 14/1 #244257
Mon 13		Wompoo Fruit-Dove Beckingham Road, Tumbi Umbi, NSW
		Observed by a non birder after seeing a post of the bird seen at Cooranbong.(Moderator's Note: Rare bird on the Central Coast, generally only reported once every 3-4 years. AKM)
		Brin Hinchcliffe 15/1 #244263
		Common Gull-billed Tern (race affinis) Trutes Bay Terranora Inlet. Tweed River
		One Common Gull-billed Tern race affinis amongst group of 15 Australian Terns flying and picking prey off the mud at low tide. Photographed by Gary Quirk and posted on FB Bird ID site for confirmation.
		June Harris 15/1 #244262
Sun 12		Ruff Pitt Town Lagoon
		In addition to the birds reported by Tom Wilson, I also saw a single Ruff first thing this morning and unfortunately it was not relocated following the initial sighting. The conditions for species variety are very good at Pitt Town currently with plenty of exposed mud.
		Simon Blanchflower 12/1 #244238
		Black Bittern (possible courtship behaviour) North Narrabeen (Mullet Creek)
		I had the fortunate opportunity to watch a local pair of Black Bittern displaying to each other with various head movements to each other and low hissing sounds (unlike the "Whooooo" calls I usually hear from them). I observed the pair for well over half an hour taking many photos of their behavior.
		Edwin Vella 12/1 #244237
		Australian Little Bittern, Wood Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper Pitt Town Lagoon
		Single male Little Bittern flew left-right in front of hide approx 9:15am and dropped into dense cover. Not seen again. 4 Wood Sandpipers moving from NW corner along north and NE shoreline. 2 Marsh Sandpipers and 1 Pectoral Sandpiper at south end. 3 crake species all showing well. At least 8 Yellow-billed Spoonbill and 30 Glossy Ibis present. No sign (for me) of 2 Black-tailed Godwits seen but were seen earlier by others.
		Tom Wilson 12/1 #244236
		Australian Painted Snipe Tea Gardens
		1 male seen in the retention dam adjacent to Shoreline Drive. Originally seen by Lyn Moon. eBird checklist
		Andrew Walker, Stanley Tang and Nick Thompson 12/1 #244235
Sat 11		Rainbow Bee-eater Kurrajong Hills
		12 birds passing to north over Wheeny Creek canopy. My 2nd local record in 20 years. eBird checklist
		Eric Finley 13/1 #244245
		Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo Moorland, NSW
		Large Flock of 100+ (102 counted) Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos roosting and foraging in Radiata Pines and Tallowwoods along Jericho Road, Moorland. eBird checklist
		Guy Smith 11/1 #244231
		Glossy Black Cockatoo Laurieton
		10 GBC Observed flying and calling then landing in Eucalyptus trees at the end of Lord st Laurieton also present were 5 Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, which have been calling for the past week.
		Stephen Gallivan 11/1 #244229
Fri 10		Black-tailed Godwit, Wood and Marsh Sandpiper Pitt Town Lagoon
		Seen on the lagoon this morning were 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 4 Wood and 2 Marsh Sandpiper, about 40 Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, 2 Red-necked Stint, 43 Red-necked Avocet, 15 Glossy Ibis, 3 Spotless and a single Baillons Crake and a Blue-billed Duck.
		Edwin Vella 10/1 #244218
		Superb Parrot Howick Street, Bathurst
		9 birds flew across Howick Street, from Carrington Park, this morning. Watched as they headed up Howick Street towards the Post Office..! (NW). Heard calls from Macquarie River yesterday afternoon but didn't get a sighting. Coords (from Google Maps): -33.419443, 149.583847
		Tiffany Mason 10/1 #244217
Thu 9		Spectacled Monarch Ourimbah RTA Reserve, Ourimbah
		Heard calling along the trail but unfortunately was not seen. (Moderator's Note; Having been regular at this site each summer for the past 5 years, none were reported during the summer of 2018/19, so interesting to see that they are back! AKM).
		Dean Purcell 10/1 #244221
		Marsh Sandpiper, Spotless Crake, Australian Crake Pitt Town Lagoon
		2 Marsh Sandpipers still present, right of hide. 2+ Spotless Crakes, 2 Australian Crakes, 140+ Pink-eared Ducks
		Alan Rogers 9/1 #244213
		Shining Flycatcher, Torresian Kingfisher, Mangrove Honeyeater Cobaki Broadwater
		A good day exploring the mangroves and as usual got good numbers of Torresian Kingfisher (nesting) and Mangrove Honeyeater (probably nesting). Two pairs at least of Shining Flycatcher.
		David Charley 9/1 #244212
		Australian Brushturkey Jauncey Place Reserve, Matraville
		Eastern suburbs mega! Seen near the storm water drain. Apparently been around since Christmas.
		David Mitford 9/1 #244209
Tue 7		Common Gull-billed Tern Stockton Sandspit
		Single bird seen coming in to roost with Australian Tern on the in coming tide. The Tern sticks out because it looks like a small Silver Gull from a distance. Photo use is of the Common Gull-billed and Australian Terns for size comparison.
		Daniel McKeon 7/1 #244202
		Latham’s Snipe, Black-tailed Native-hen and 20 Glossy Ibis Flowerdale Lagoon, Wagga Wagga
		1 Snipe flushed from the reeds. Also sighted am and pm on 5th Jan at same location. 1 Native-hen. Glossy Ibis at several sites on lagoon.
		Camilla Donnelly 7/1 #244201
Mon 6		Brush Bronzewing Wakefield Road, Wakefield
		Was a passenger in a Ute driving along near Rhondda Road and there was a male literally on the road edge. Definitely a Brush Bronzewing - possibly so exposed due to lots of fires locally and heavy overcast when seen. Seemed to be busy feeding
		Paul Schofield 7/1 #244200
		Black-eared Cuckoo Bushells Lagoon
		Adult still visiting and feeding in usual tree. Very confiding.
		Alan Rogers 7/1 #244192
		Marsh Sandpiper Pitt Town Lagoon
		Two feeding near the hide.
		Alan Rogers 7/1 #244191
		Glossy Ibis, Grey Goshawk & Brush Cuckoo Eastlakes golf course
		Singles of Glossy Ibis, Brush Cuckoo, Grey Goshawk, Australian Hobby, Red-necked Stint and White-winged Triller present. 20+ Little Tern using the main lake as a post breeding crèche, but unfortunately no further sightings of the Black-backed Bittern seen briefly on 2.1.20 by Corey Callahan.
		David Mitford 6/1 #244189
Sun 5		Spotless Crake Mount Annan Botanic Gardens--Lake Nadungamba
		I was photographing Dusky Moorehen babies next to the cement overflow outlet when this little one popped out right next to me. It’s a lifer So I had to double check with someone what it was. According to Ebird only sighted here once in 2017 and a few times in 2016.
		Brett Mezen 5/1 #244180
		Roseate Tern, Aleutian Tern, Grey Plover Farquhar Inlet, Old Bar
		A Roseate Tern in breeding plumage was roosting in the main mixed flock of terns at Farquhar Inlet this afternoon. Approximate location -31.945776, 152.606994. To my knowledge there are few records for this species for NSW and all are from the far north coast. One Aleutian Tern was also present, and at the southern end of the lagoon were two Grey Plovers. Sanderlings were notably absent. (Moderator's Note: Roseate Terns are on the NSW review List. There have been only 5 accepted records for these birds in NSW 3 for Ballina and 2 for Woody point, Iluka. AKM)
		Liam Murphy & Tony Bischoff 5/1 #244179
Sat 4		Little Lorikeets Boys Walk (Avondale College, Cooranbong) (restricted access)
		Small flock, at least 12 birds, observed in flowering eucalyptus, swing bridge end of walk. Numerous other flocks observed in immediate area.
		Meryl Newton 11/1 #244227
		Wompoo Fruit Dove Boys Walk (Avondale College, Cooranbong) (restricted access)
		First observation in Port Jackson Fig ( near Swing Bridge) at 8:30 am . With numerous sightings during following week. First reported by Maurice Ashton one week ago. Another observation of second bird 10 th January, in same tree.
		Meryl Newton 11/1 #244226
		Gang-gang Cockatoo Niagara Park, Central Coast, New South Wales
		Flock of 11 birds feeding in eucalypt Spotted at approx 6.30pm Group included adults and juveniles. ( Moderator's Note: Gang Gangs occur widely across the Central Coast particularly in the forests on the Somersby Plateau and Kulnura-Bucketty area but less frequently in the urban areas and 11 is a high number for this location. AKM)
		Leah Tsang 4/1 #244174
Fri 3		Banded Lapwing Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, Finns Rd, Menangle
		A single Banded Lapwing seen in flight with a flock of Masked Lapwings and Pied Stilts flushed by a Swamp Harrier. White wing-bar well visible in flight along with the black breast band. At the dam at (-34.126829, 150.703132) which is viewable from Finns Road. eBird checklist
		Timothy Paasila 3/1 #243165
		Topknot Pigeon Johnston Street, Annandale
		6 adults perched on top of a large shrub in a suburban garden
		Tony Palliser 3/1 #243164
Thu 2		Black-eared Cuckoo Bushell's Lagoon
		Still present this morning in tree by 'car park' area before causeway. Also two Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoos
		Neil Friswell 2/1 #243157
Wed 1		Freckled Duck Kianga WTP and Lake
		A pair of Freckled Duck seen loafing on an exposed log in the middle of Kianga Lake, close to the edge that abuts the treatment plant. Noteworthy to also have 30+ Hardhead in the area and Restless Flycatchers with fledged young in the bush immediately south of the plant - I have not seen either of them at this site for the past three years. Seen while trapped in Narooma area during bushfire crisis. Some bird species were laying low and seemed affected by persistent conditions. eBird checklist
		Oakley Germech 7/1 #244198
		Varied Triller Myall Lakes National Park--Rainforest Walk
		Great views of a Varied Triller feeding at -32.539977 152.310774 . The previous day had 2 white-winged trillers also on the Rainforest walk.
		Jayden Walsh, Shane Walsh and Leo Skowronek 4/1 #244170
		Glossy Black Cockatoo private property 20 km Sth of Condobolin
		Up to eleven birds seen feeding at this site and drinking from the dam numerous times over last few days. Group includes two pairs each with a begging juvenile . Also at this site this morning were three Superb Parrots and one Painted Honeyeater
		Warren Chad 2/1 #243158
		Common Gull-billed Tern Stockton Sandspit
		A single bird amongst a group of about 40 Australian Terns. Presumably continuing bird from last week. eBird checklist
		Tim Henderson 2/1 #243156
		Topknot pigeon Albion Street, Pennant Hills
		My first species of the year. Three birds accessing water bowl in garden; the lack of rain presumably responsible. In 23 years this has not happened in my garden.
		Nick Hodges 1/1 #243153
		Little Woodswallow Cape banks road La Perouse
		Single light phase adult bird. Just before pistol club on the left. (Moderator's Note: The additional photos provided show the lack of white in the primaries and grey rather than white in the underwing!. This is an extraordinary record for the Sydney Region and no doubt reflects the problems for birds created by the bushfires and the drought. AKM)
		Bas Hensen 1/1 #243150

December 2019

Tue 31		Black-eared Cuckoo x1 / Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoos x3 Bushells Lagoon
		One Black-eared Cuckoo seen in tree on left of road as you face south, before the causeway, at least to 5pm. Three Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoos also seen - initially in one of the first trees on the right hand side, then later feeding on the flats together on the eastern side of the causeway, then one later in the Black-eared's tree. (Count of 3 is certain). eBird checklist
		Chris Rehberg 31/12 #243146
		Black-eared Cuckoo Bushells Lagoon, Feemans Reach
		Just a note to advise that the Black-eared Cuckoo is still in residence in the same tree by the improvised 'car park' at Bushells Lagoon. Last sighted at 0930 this morning.
		John Laing 31/12 #243143
Mon 30		Wood Sandpiper, Glossy Ibis, Horsfield"s Bronze-cuckoo Dairy Swamp, Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah
		Two Wood Sandpipers, 8 Glossy Ibis, 3 Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo, 1 Brush Cuckoo and 2 Southern Emu-wrens were the highlights of a morning at the Dairy Swamp. (Moderator's Note: up to 17 Glossy Ibis were seen later in the day by Frank Ullrich, I think that is the most ever reported on the Central Coast! AKM).
		david catt 30/12 #243138
		White-throated Needletails and Fork-tailed Swifts San Remo, NSW
		Approximately 90 White-throated Needletails and at least 3 Fork-tailed Swifts this morning (approximately 10:45) at San Remo on the NSW Central Coast (Coordinates: -33.2108, 151.5293). The large flock was flying at a range of heights along Scenic Drive and surrounding coastal woodland and residential areas. eBird checklist
		Tom Kelly 30/12 #243137
		Topknot Pigeon Carlotta Street, Greenwich
		2 Topknots in the large eucalypt. Never seen here before.
		Judy Clark 30/12 #243136
		Wompoo Fruit-Dove Marine Drive, Tea Gardens
		Feeding in fig next to ferry wharf. First I've ever seen in the area.
		Leo Skowronek 30/12 #243135
Sat 28		Grey Goshawk Bushells Lagoon
		Also I really think worth a report was a sighting of a Grey Goshawk (grey morph). It came and it went but on this very hot day it was a wonderful sight!
		Christopher Gregory 30/12 #243140
		Black-eared Cuckoo Bushells Lagoon
		40 degree day and cuckoo looked hot with classic cuckoo wing droop. Even so lots of activity with 30+ birds reported on eBird by Jane. Didn't see any other young cuckoos and the bird we saw, as you can see from the photo looks a bit "worn". It was in the first tree on right as you hit the causeway..
		Chris and Jane Gregory 30/12 #243139
		Whiskered Tern Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga
		19 individuals (Moderator: 19 individuals were also counted here 14/11/2019, with lesser numbers from the 10/10/2019 onwards)
		Camilla Donnelly 28/12 #243123
		Glossy Ibis Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga
		1 individual on the northern shore of Lake Albert, Wagga Wagga
		Camilla Donnelly 28/12 #243122
		Black-winged Petrel, Kermadec Petrel, Black Petrel Offshore--Kiama Pelagic (SOSSA)
		The SOSSA pelagic from Kiama went ahead in somewhat bumpy conditions, with 2-3 m swell and increasing wind over the day. Little activity until the shelf edge, but upon starting the drift, slowly a sizeable flock of birds was attracted, predominantly consisting of Flesh-footed Shearwater, Grey-faced Petrel and Wedge-tailed Shearwater. A Long-tailed Jaeger appeared, soon followed by a rather pale Kermadec Petrel. We eventually picked up several Black Petrels, with the three the largest number present at any one time, but a fourth bird was seen on the day. Two of these were captured, one was carrying a band from the New-Zealand scheme. Well in our drift, a cookilaria got spotted, which did a single fly-by and came close enough to be identified as a Black-winged Petrel, with diagnostic features photographed. Just when heading inshore after checking the slick, we got another fly-by of a Black-winged Petrel, this could be the same bird, or another one. Another highlight was the amount of White-faced Stormpetrels, at some point 7 got counted on the slick, with a few more flying around the boat. A stop inshore at 45 fathoms produced many jaegers, several Pomarine and several Long-tailed, in among the shearwater flock. A full trip report will be prepared and posted on the SOSSA webpage soon, and an ORAC submission for the Black-winged Petrel will be prepared. (Moderator's Note: A great late December pelagic! MR)
		Vincent Mourik and all aboard MV Kato 28/12 #243121
		Black-eared Cuckoo, Glossy Ibis Bushells Lagoon
		3 black eared cuckoo now present at 7.00 to 8.00pm.. One with strong black eye stripe and two very pale. All 3 in tree by gate at unofficial car park spot at same time. 7 glossy Ibis present. Water level dropped a lot since last Monday. (Moderator's Note: some people have commented that the two 'very pale' birds may be immature Horsfield's Bronze-cuckoos, hence if photographic evidence of 3 BECU could be obtained that would be useful. MR)
		Martin Snowball plus 2 others. 28/12 #243119
Fri 27		Common Gull-billed Tern Stockton Sandspit
		Single bird seen at 1:30pm, photo to follow.
		Ann Lindsey per Mick Roderick 28/12 #243124
		Black-eared Cuckoo Bushells Lagoon
		Single Bird hawking between trees next to the unofficial "carpark " eBird checklist
		Paul Heath 27/12 #243113
		Wandering Tattler Flat Rock (Ballina)
		Two, possibly three Wanderers along with 7 other shorebird sp. that included Sanderling and a Lesser Sandplover.
		Andrew Robinson 27/12 #243110
Thu 26		Wood Sandpiper Putta Bucca Wetlands, Mudgee
		Previous Wood Sandpipers at the wetlands disappeared about 6 weeks ago. Another one showed up today. Not sure if it was one of the previous visitors. Photo taken today
		Mark Leary 26/12 #243103
Wed 25		Glossy Black-Cockatoo Vincentia - Naval College road
		12 Glossy Black-Cockatoos showing well in evening light in pines on Naval College road - Vincentia (close to the new shopping centre) - the biggest flock I can recall seeing. Apologies for the late notification
		Michael Ellison 29/12 #243131
Tue 24		Fork-tailed Swift (17) Parkes
		A flock of 17 Fork-tailed Swift flew by at 20:20 at the War Memorial Hill. Lorand Szucs loritennis@hotmail.com
		LORAND SZUCS 24/12 #243101
		Cook's Petrel Jamieson Park, Narrabeen Lakes
		One freshly dead Cook's petrel was found beside the track at Jamieson Park this morning. The bird was well photographed by Jordan Webber before being subsequently collected and measured by Vincent Mourik and it is now being stored to potentially keep as a specimen. Overall grey head and body with white underside, pale underwing with reduced carpal bar, white supercilium past the eye, and subtle grey scaling from the collar back along the side of the breast towards the "armpit" suggested Cook's petrel over Pycroft's. Measurements of the culmen, wing and tarsus are all too long for measurements of Pycroft's from HANZAB and fit nicely for those of Cook's petrel. Other possibilities (e.g. Gould's, Black-winged, Stejneger's and De Filippi's petrels) all ruled by the lack of a dark hood, no clear demarcation behind the eye and a relatively evenly coloured grey crown and face.
		Jordan Webber, Vincent Mourik, Simon Gorta 24/12 #243100
Mon 23		Black-eared Cuckoo Bushells Lagoon
		Single Black-eared Cuckoo seen well in Brewers Lane in a large tree on the northern side just before the causeway. Good views for atleast ten minutes, and still there when I left. The tree is the largest one on the eastern side of Brewers Lane just before the track goes off to the farmhouse. Does not appear to be any records for this species on E-bird for the Hawkesbury region.
		Cameron Ward 24/12 #243096
Sun 22		Freckled Ducks, Glossy Ibis, more Bushells Lagoon
		Following up Allon's report of (Eastern) Yellow Wagtail yesterday, arrived at the lagoon pre-dawn. I was unable to re-locate the Wagtail and left about 7:15am. Notable species observed included 4x Freckled Ducks, 3x Glossy Ibis, Brown Songlark (and another two on the nearby turf farms), almost 100x Straw-necked Ibis, approx 100 Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, one Great Crested Grebe, probably a half dozen Red-kneed Dotterels and another half dozen Black-fronted Dotterels. As reported yesterday, water levels very low leaving a lot of exposed shoreline attracting birds. eBird checklist
		Chris Rehberg 22/12 #243088
		Wompoo Fruit-dove Hawks Nest
		In dunes behind Jimmys Beach
		Judy Christie 22/12 #243087
		Pectoral Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit, Australian Shelduck, Australian Crake Pitt Town Lagoon
		An excellent few hours this morning at the lagoon with a Pectoral Sandpiper among 20 or so Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, a Black-tailed Godwit, a Latham's Snipe, 4 Australian Shelduck, 4 Glossy Ibis, 1 Australian and 2 Baillon's Crake, 44 Red-necked Avocet, 20 or so Red-kneed Dotterel and a Blue-billed Duck.
		Edwin Vella, Richard Murray, Jenny and Rod Stiles 22/12 #243086
		White-winged Chough and Topknot Pigeon Mona Vale
		A single White-winged Chough foraging in grass around the carpark at Winnereremy Park, Mona Vale. Mobbed by Noisy Miners. Also Topknots feeding in the fig trees. eBird checklist
		Kurtis Lindsay 22/12 #243085