More sightings from Jandowae

Sightings anywhere within a 250 km radius of Toowoomba, but excluding the local survey area (see above), for the period 1 Mar - 31 May 2009.

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Wes & Norma Sturdee
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More sightings from Jandowae

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Here's a few more sightings from a property at Jandowae where we stayed for the weekend:-
Emu (9)
Straw-necked Ibis
Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
Red-winged Parrot
Wedge-tailed Eagle
Grey Teal
Little Corella
Rufous Whistler
Grey-crowned Babbler
Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater
Zebra Finch
Mistletoe Bird

On the trip there (21/3/09) we had a great view of a Grey Falcon near Bowenville flying very close at about the level of the telegraph lines.

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Mick Atzeni
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Grey Falcon research

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Hi Norma & Wes

Thanks for submitting further details privately re your Grey Falcon sighting. I'll forward these to Jonny Schoenjahn who is doing research on their movements and genetics. Further details of project at:

.://..users.bigpond.com/jonnybird/greyfalcon.htm

Also some helpful ID tips from Jonny at:

.://..users.bigpond.com/jonnybird/ ... cation.htm

Cheers

Mick
Wes & Norma Sturdee
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Grey Falcon at Bowenville

Post by Wes & Norma Sturdee »

Hi Mick
Many thanks for your further info on Grey Falcon from Jonny Schoenjahn - identification hints very helpful. Even though I was convinced I saw a Grey Falcon (maybe wishful thinking), I must admit I wasn't aware of the bright orange-yellow areas Jonny mentioned, so it would seem that these have to be observed to claim categorically it was a Grey Falcon. We'll keep trying to see this elusive bird, keeping in mind above features.
Regards, Wes & Norma
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