Grey Fantails already thin on the ground.

aka DDDs (Departure Date Determinations). When migrants return, we delight in claiming the "First for the season". So why is it that we don't place equal emphasis on claiming the "Last for the season"? Well we all know why. It's too darn hard. Unless we religiously keep a diary of our sightings and then compare notes in the off-season to determine whose was the last sighting, how would we do it? Well now I think I know: provide another avenue for some one-up-manship on a public forum! If you've bettered the last date, please set the record straight ...

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Grey Fantails already thin on the ground.

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August-September sees the arrival of the first Rufous Fantails of the season. Haven't seen one yet but as a rule of thumb, they move in and the Grey Fantails thin out dramatically. Not too many Greys around even now. Only saw two in the bottom end of Redwood Park this morning.

Where do these Grey Fantails go to breed? Interested to hear of any breeding records of Grey Fantails locally.
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