Glossy Ibis and Banded Lapwings

In 2006, we set up the inaugral Challenge to see if we could collectively record 250 species during the year in the club's survey area. How did we go? Extremely well considering the drought... Plenty of unusual and rare birds .... some great records from non-members too. It was a fascinating year. And a worthwhile exercise which we encourage other groups to follow. See for yourself...

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Bill Jolly
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Location: Lockyer Valley

Glossy Ibis and Banded Lapwings

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Seven or eight Glossy Ibis flew across the creek and over the house on Monday, 2nd October. We've seen Glossy ibis here twice before - in October 2002 and July 2001. Rare or Unusual Bird report will be submitted to the Records Officer.

Yesterday, Tuesday 3rd October, I heard Banded Lapwings calling then saw two birds flying over the house and paddock diagonally across the creek from us. It's a bird that is often here in summer, but these are the first we've seen or heard this year.

Bill Jolly
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