| Tue 30 |  | Australian Brush-turkey
Upper Bullawa Creek Road, 400 m short of Mt. Kaputar NP entrance |
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| A single bird on the edge of the forested country towards more open farmland; this time with photographic evidence. eBird checklist |
| Michael Dahlem 30/4 #270464 |
| Mon 29 | | Australian Masked Owl
Glendenning |
| I picked up a young male that was caught inside a warehouse there.
Currently under vet care, hopefully to be released in general area over the coming days. |
| Ákos Lumnitzer 30/4 #270463 |
| Sun 28 | | Glossy Black-Cockatoo
Dora Creek Reserve outside no 254 |
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| These two happy and healthy and loving their environment. (Moderator's Note: There are only eBird reports for Glossies in the Dora Creek area. AKM) |
| Stephanie Wilson 29/4 #270460 |
| | Superb Fruit-Dove
Deua National Park |
| Female Superb Fruit-Dove seen by five members of the Eurobodalla Natural History Society on a field meeting to Donald's Creek. Not a species often recorded in the Eurobodalla.(Moderator's Note: A rare bird for the Illawarra and South Coast, but March-April are the months that some Superb and Rose-crowned Fruit-Doves move south for the winter!. AKM) |
| Julie Morgan 28/4 #270457 |
| | Swift Parrot
Hat Head National Park--Kemps Corner |
| I was out bushwalking the headland between Hat Head and Hungry gate when I heard the unmistakable calls of a Swift Parrot near Third Beach. I grabbed my binos and observed two feeding with loris and honeyeaters in the coastal banksia. Birds flew north not long after. eBird checklist |
| Peter Taylor 28/4 #270456 |
| Sat 27 | | Cicadabird
22 km South of Merriwa |
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| Single bird seen on 27th with another heard 3 km farther down the valley the following day. Late date for this species. |
| Ian McAllan 29/4 #270461 |
| | Swift Parrot
Charles Sturt University, Albury |
| 13 birds feeding on lerps (in one tree) near the entry gate to David Mitchell Wetlands, Charles Sturt University. eBird checklist |
| Matt Weeks 28/4 #270458 |
| | Red-backed Kingfisher
Kariong Parklands |
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| seen sitting in the tree looking down at the ponds, occasionally flying down to the grass area below. (Moderator's Note: A rare Central Coast LGA record, only previous recent record , 1 Somersby 1995. AKM) |
| Carol Edwards 28/4 #270455 |
| | Yellow-tufted Honeyeater
Shannon Creek Dam Picnic Area . Near Coutts Crossing . |
| A single Yellow-tufted Honeyeater observed at the far end of picnic area this morning. (moderator'[s Note: eBird shows that there are no Yellow-tufted Honeyeater reports for the Clarence Valley generally, except further west and southwest of Coutts Crossing nearer to Nymboida. AKM) |
| Jeanette Lawson, Pam Kenway. 27/4 #270453 |
| Thu 25 | | Swift Parrot
Haynes Ave Umina |
| about 4 birds feeding with Rainbow Lorikeets |
| Allan Oxenham 25/4 #270436 |
| Tue 23 | | Yellow-billed Spoonbill
Dee Why Lagoon |
| Delighted to find a YB Spoonbill feeding in the NW corner of the lagoon. Harassed by the multitude of Silver Gulls but settled in for the evening. Only 5th Ebird record on the northern beaches. Pics to follow eBird checklist |
| Mike Barrow- AussieBirdTours 23/4 #270428 |
| Mon 22 | | Satin Flycatcher
Coutts Crossing Village |
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| Adult female Satin Flycatcher foraging in front yard. Second only record of this species at this site, the first also a female. Very rare on the Clarence lowlands but possibly overlooked when migrating due to similarity to Leaden Flycatcher. |
| Greg Clancy 23/4 #270429 |
| | White-headed Petrel
Lord Howe Island |
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| Recently deceased White-headed Petrel found at Old Settlement beach this morning. To my knowledge only the third or fourth record from the Lord Howe Island group. |
| Liam Murphy 22/4 #270424 |
| Sun 21 | | Red-tailed Tropicbird
Long Reef Aquatic Reserve |
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| Seen riding thermal above Long Reef Headland about 2:30pm. Almost all white with red bill and long tail. Was in close proximity but flying higher than an Osprey. Headed South and I lost sight behind headland. eBird checklist |
| Phil Stockwell 21/4 #270416 |
| Fri 19 | | Yellow-faced Honeyeater (migration)
Mill Stream Lookout (Botany) |
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| A group of around 60 migrating Yellow-faced Honeyeaters was flurrying around between cover in the small vegetated strip between Botany Bay and Foreshore Road. Not much habitat there for them, but I suppose it's not a bad spot to hold up after an exposed flight over the Bay and the Airport. |
| Richard Murray 19/4 #270412 |
| | Possible South Island Pied Oystercatcher
Lighthouse Beach (Port Macquarie) |
| One SIPO in close company with an Australian Pied Oystercatcher, giving ideal comparative views on the beach and in flight. Seen at fairly close range (to c 40m), so shorter legs, longer bill and when in flight, more extensive white in upperparts. At beach access c 1km s of surf lifesavers station.(Moderator's Note: Posting as a possible until it can be verified. MR). |
| John Grant 19/4 #270411 |
| Thu 18 | | King Parrots
Loughnan Street, Lake Cargelligo |
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| There have been reports of what I believed to be King Parrots in the Lake Cargelligo area since mid March. On the 18th of April I had a friend say that they believe they saw one across from her yard in a tree near a water trough. Approx one hour later I arrived and there were no birds in sight so I played callback using the Pizzey & Knight app. Two King Parrots flew in. One bird had a drink from the water trough and they left again but I was able to identify a female and the male with red head. (Moderator's Note: This is an interesting extension of range as it is only recently that King Parrots were recorded from Condobolin. In recent times, King Parrots have extended west from Dubbo to Nyngan as well, while Superb Parrots have extended their breeding range to include Orange and Bathurst. Climate Change effects? AKM) eBird checklist |
| Rebecca Van Dyk 2/5 #270467 |
| | Royal Spoonbill
Lord Howe Island Airport |
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| Single Spoonbill on flooded paddock opposite airport entrance road. Rare bird for LHI. (Also 2 Cattle Egret here) |
| Tom Wilson 21/4 #270414 |
| | White Tern, Brown Booby, Buller's Shearwater/Albatross
Offshore--Port Stephens pelagic |
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| Great day out of Port Stephens today, with 17 species recorded outside of the heads (including an adult White-bellied Sea-eagle that aborted an attempt at taking a shearwater). Highlights were singles of White Tern, Brown Booby, Buller's Shearwater and Buller's Albatross. There was a good supporting cast of sea monsters, with four huge Mobula Rays (possibly Chilean Devil Rays) seen half way out, a Minke Whale and one of the most endearing pods of Pantropical Spotted Dolphins we've ever had, being ~65-strong and playing/surfing wind waves etc before doing a synchronised departure porpoising as they left, which really felt a lot like a parting gesture. |
| Mick Roderick and all aboard 'Imagine' 18/4 #270410 |
| Tue 16 | | Roseate Tern
Flat Rock (Ballina) |
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| 1st year Roseate Tern resting at Flat Rock this afternoon. (Moderator's Note: Roseate Tern is a NSW rarity and on the NSW ORAC Review List. It would be great if a submission could be made. MR). |
| Steven McBride 16/4 #270407 |
| Sun 14 | | King Quail
Jerrara Dam, Kiama |
| Flock seen feeding on walking track. (Moderator's Note: The Moderator's attempted to obtain more information about this sighting but our enquiries bounced back, so we cannot be sure whether the sighting relates to a King Quail, or a group of Brown Quail. (MR & AKM)., |
| Warren Harrington 15/4 #270403 |
| | Grey-tailed Tattler
Greenwell Point Jetty NSW |
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| Solitary bird sighted on rocks along breakwater near trawler wharf. |
| Ian Brown 14/4 #270400 |
| Sat 13 | | Red-backed Button-quail
Near North Street, Grafton |
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| Adult female brought in by cat, rescued by neighbour, now in care. |
| Greg Clancy 15/4 #270404 |
| | Superb Parrot
Eulah Creek |
| At the junction of Eulah Creek Road and Box Gully Road, 20 km E of Narrabri; 1 bird flying over westward, first heard then seen (no photo). An early arrival for the winter season. eBird checklist |
| Michael Dahlem 13/4 #270395 |
| Fri 12 | | Swift Parrot
Wyee central coast nsw |
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| 6 Swift Parrots around 0800 hrs in gums, possibly Swamp Mahogany and Spotted Gum, sorry I don't know my trees. (Moderator's Note: Mid April is a usual time for Swift Parrots to return to NSW providing that the Box Woodland sites in Victoria are not heavily in blossom and on such occasions, the Parrots then don't bother to cross the Border! AKM) |
| Leonie loewe 13/4 #270396 |
| | Barn Owl
Newtown |
| Single bird in tree by Iverys Lane, next to Eveleigh railway land. 6:20am. Mobbed by miners, currawongs and butcherbirds. Seen briefly, before it flew off towards Erskineville. A terrific inner-west record. |
| Lorne G Johnson 12/4 #270393 |
| Thu 11 | | Malleefowl
Nombinnie East - Round Hill NR |
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| Single bird leisurely crossing Round Hill Road at 2:30pm, approx. 7.7km north of the railway crossing. |
| Rolf Grether 16/4 #270406 |
| | Swift Parrot
Gilwinga Drive, Bayview |
| 2 Swift Parrots heard calling and seen briefly as flying over. Lots of Swamp Mahogany blossom in surrounding areas but not much flowering in KCNP |
| Jayden Walsh, Brynley Pfull and Nicky Wellard 14/4 #270399 |
| | Swift Parrot
Eurobodalla Shire |
| After a record of a single Swift Parrot in late March at Moruya Heads, we have had 4 at Dalmeny on April 8-9 and a flock of about 10 today just south of Batemans Bay. (Moderator's Note: Great to see a few Swifties appearing on the NSW coast. There were six birds found on southern Lake Macquarie today as well. MR). |
| Julie Morgan and other local bird observers 11/4 #270392 |
| Wed 10 | | Wilson's Storm-petrel.
North Head National Park,Manly. |
| Highlight of a seawatch today from North Head was a close in Wilson's Storm-petrel also good numbers of Albatross turning up including 16 Shy (type) Albatross and 35 Black-browed (type) Albatross. |
| Michael Ronan 10/4 #270390 |
| Mon 8 | | Australian Bittern
Tabbigai Gap Trail Ponds, Kurnell |
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| Huge Bittern flushed as I approached fence at 15:30 and flew to other side of pond where I relocated it and ID photos confirmed on Facebook.by Australian Bird Identification team. eBird checklist |
| Nick Giles 8/4 #270384 |
| | Chestnut-breasted Mannikin
Yarrowyck Crossing Rd |
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| Minimum of 4 juvenile birds seen feeding in grass with Red-browed and Diamond Firetails, by corner of Reid Rd and Yarrowyck Crossing Rd. A bit late in the season to suggest local breeding, and no adults seen. Record shot attached. |
| John Grant 8/4 #270383 |
| | Gould's Petrel
Booderee National Park--Bherwerre Beach |
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| Recently washed up Gould's Petrel on Bherwerre Beach (Moderator's Note: The bird was banded and confirmed to be a fledgling from this season that was raised in a nest box in the north gully of Cabbage Tree Island. MR). |
| Martin Schulz 8/4 #270382 |
| Sun 7 | | New Caledonian, Band-rumped and Black-bellied Storm-petrels
Britannia Seamount (NSW waters) |
| The Britannia Seamount (NSW waters) Trip led by Paul Walbridge out of Southport 6-8/4/2014, enabled 6 observers to see an extraordinary number of seabirds. The trip report showed that there were New Caledonian (25), Band-rumped (6), Black-bellied (1), Wilson's (174) and White-faced (5) Storm-Petrels; White-necked (9), Tahiti (138), Kermadec (30), Gould's (7), Providence & Grey-faced Petrels; Wedge-tailed, Flesh-footed, Hutton's & Short-tailed Shearwaters; White-tailed Tropicbird (4) , Red-footed Booby (2), White Tern (13), Sooty Tern 79, Common Noddy (4), and Lesser Frigatebird.(1). (Moderator's Note: Such large numbers of some species that are rarely found in NSW. waters. AKM) |
| Allan and Rob Benson 19/4 #270413 |
| Sat 6 | | Eastern Osprey
Gore Cove, Greenwich |
| Interesting sight of an Osprey settling on a submerged sandbank in the middle of the cove, and drinking at length from the muddy brown water, presumably now only marginally brackish, if at all, after the recent deluge.
A pair were cruising over the cove on the 4th, before the heavy rains, but I didn't expect to see one return when fishing conditions were not exactly ideal! |
| Ted Nixon 7/4 #270381 |
| | Swift Parrot
Bawley Point, Tingira Drive |
| Swift Parrot calls heard from stand of tall Eucalyptus botryoides in garden on three occasions between 16:30 and 17:30. Bird/s not found. Single Swift Parrot then seen flying south, calling , across to bushland crown reserve. Subsequent searches didn't locate birds. No flowering of eucalypts, no lerp apparent. Record to Bionet Atlas. |
| Debbie Andrew 7/4 #270379 |
| | Australian Shelduck
Central Coast Wetlands (Tuggerah) |
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| Female Shelduck present this morning on the flooded driving range paddock. (Moderator's Note: Presumably one of the pair of Shelducks that have been present at the Tuggerah WWTP since 8/3/3034. AKM) |
| Andrew Robinson 6/4 #270377 |