Moderators' Note

Birders are encouraged to post lists to eBird Australia, where sightings are incorporated into the BirdLife Australia Atlas. To do this you need to register with eBird Australia then login. 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) or Square-tailed Kites unless they are in unusual locations or are seen with unusual prey etc.

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August 2026

Sat 15		Curlew Sandpiper Long Reef Aquatic Reserve
		Sngle bird seen with a small group of waders at low tide (approx 3:45pm) - in muted winter plumage. Also 2 each of Red-necked Stint, Ruddy Turnstone and Double-banded Plover (1 of these in full breeding plumage) and a single Sooty Oystercatcher. (Curlew Sandpiper first reported on 14 August I think.) eBird checklist
		Tom Wilson 15/8 #273129
		Glossy Black Cockatoo Coconut Drive North Nowra
		3 x glossy black cockatoos flying gracefully around north Nowra on Saturday morning.
		Adrian 15/8 #273128
Fri 14		Chestnut-rumped Heathwren La Perouse
		Beside the Congwong Beach track not far from the access road to the Helipad. Also two Pied Oystercatchers at the bird hide off Foreshore Rd., Botany. (Moderator: Good record; no reports for La Perouse in either Birdata or eBird).
		Ted Nixon 14/8 #273126
Tue 11		Brahminy Kite Boat Harbour, Port Stephens.
		Whale watching on the cliffs of Boat Harbour with binoculars when the Brahminy appeared below me and about 50 metres distant. Its rustic colour and white head were in plain view. It continued south, swooping low over rocks and shore before disappearing from sight. I've seen Brahminys before but only in far North Queensland. Ospreys and Sea Eagles are a common sight in Port Stephens, but not the Brahminy. (Moderator: Brahminy's are now resident and breeding south to at least Lake Macquarie and also breed in Port Stephens [eg Lemon Tree Passage], but publishing for interest's sake)
		Chris Bult 11/8 #273124
Sat 8		Restless Flycatcher Wianamatta Regional Park, West.
		One bird on a fence bordering a fire-trail. The location is well east of Penrith so well within the Sydney basin. Becoming rarer but good occasionally see one! eBird checklist
		Ian Bailey 14/8 #273125
Fri 7		Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo Junction Forest Way and Stumpy Lane, S of Wee Waa
		Found 3 individuals that flushed from a roadside tree as I approached in my vehicle, moving S towards Oakyhole Creek. eBird checklist
		Michael Dahlem 7/8 #273123

July 2026

Tue 28		** VALE ALAN KEITH MORRIS ** (and future of Birdline NSW) NSW Birdline
		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		Scarlet Robin Megalong Valley
		1 male beside Six Foot Track near its junction with Megalong Valley Rd
		Ted Nxon 2/8 #273121
		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