| Tue 28 |  | ** VALE ALAN KEITH MORRIS ** (and future of Birdline NSW)
NSW Birdline |
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| I thought it was worth acknowledging here both the passing of Alan Morris (on the 29th May 2026) and the incredible contribution he made here to Birdline NSW. Alan published more than 10,000 posts to Birdline NSW and as most of us know, was a staunch advocate for keeping Birdline going. I agree that there is still very much a place for the Birdlines in the age of social media platforms because what Birdline represents is a simple "noticeboard" requiring nothing but internet reception to make a posting. Anyone can view the reports as well - no need for logins or sharing any details apart from an email address (mostly so we can contact you if need be). I am aware of there being major issues with the current Eremaea web platform and my inquiries reveal that it cannot be fixed. I am in the process of establishing a new website for Birdline NSW. This won't happen overnight and if anyone out there is willing to assist I'd be extremely grateful!
Thanks for supporting Birdline and here's acknowledgment of Alan's years of service to the NSW birding community.
Mick Roderick
mick.roderick@birdlife.org.au |
| Mick Roderick on behalf of the Birdline NSW community 28/7 #273120 |
| Sun 26 | | Brown Falcon, Banded Lapwings
Windsor Turf Farms, Windsor |
| 2 Banded Lapwings on the turf farm to the left as driving out from Windsor. Single Brown Falcon seen on wires near Cuppitts Lane turn off. |
| Tom Wilson 27/7 #273119 |
| Sat 25 | | Swift Parrot
Engadine |
| A single swift parrot was seen and heard flying overhead heading south |
| Bruce Mullins 25/7 #273117 |
| Sun 12 | | Little Eagle (light morph)
West Byron Wetlands (Restricted access - Council key required) |
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| Little Eagle seen on E Cell in the Byron Wetlands carrying Silver Gull. There are normally some 50 or so Silver Gulls at the adjacent waste water plant but at the moment not so many. |
| Geoff Ball 14/7 #273114 |
| | White-fronted Tern
Long Reef Aquatic Reserve |
| Single WF Tern in with the roosting Crested Terns at approx 4pm seen bathiing and preening. Birds all flushed at approx 4:15pm and the WF Tern headed south and started fishing on the south side of the reef. Also 10 Sooty and 2 Pied Oystercatchers, 2 Ruddy Turnstones and 4 Double-banded Plovers on site. eBird checklist |
| Tom Wilson 12/7 #273113 |
| Sat 11 | | Australian Masked Owl
Mooney Mooney |
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| Noted the road killed male late Saturday afternoon, on the north side of the bridge, in exit lane to the boat ramp/rest area. That was my third trip up to the Hunter Valley region in three days, and have not seen the bird until this day. I suspect it was killed overnight. |
| Ákos Lumnitzer and Netra Chetty 12/7 #273112 |
| Tue 7 | | Blue Petrel
Sydney Harbour National Park,Manly |
| Had a Blue Petrel flying south off North Head Manly during a sea watch this afternoon. |
| Michael Ronan 7/7 #273111 |
| Sun 5 | | Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
Mount Annan Botanic Gardens--Lake Nadungamba |
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| Heard calling in scrubby trees (mixed casuarinas) near roundabout. Tracked down and observed for several minutes before disappearing. Not relocated. |
| Ian Puckrin 5/7 #273107 |
| Sat 4 | | Australasian Figbird
Cobbitty Public School |
| It seems the species is more plentiful than in the 90s at this site. Four birds seen and/or heard. Incidental record. |
| Ian Bailey 15/7 #273115 |
| Fri 3 | | Mangrove Honeyeater
Ferry Park Maclean |
| Bird heard calling believed to be a Mangrove Honeyeater but not seen and did not reply to playback. Reporting it so that others visiting the area can look out for the species. Mangroves and Cottonwood Hibiscus present which are used by the species. Known from lower estuary but I am not sure of any records this far up-river. 95% certain of record but as a vocal record only at a site where it hasn't been seen before there is a little uncertainty. |
| Greg Clancy 4/7 #273105 |
| Wed 1 | | Red-necked Avocet
Bicentennial Park (Sydney Olympic Park)--Waterbird Refuge |
| Single Avocet on site approx 7:45am - roosting on its own in shallow water at the northern end. Face looks slightly grizzled, indicating a younger bird. Also 3 Bar-tailed Godwits, a Caspian Tern and 8 Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos present. eBird checklist |
| Tom Wilson 2/7 #273104 |