By no coincidence, the reduction is in keeping with my general sightings. Bird numbers, and species, mostly lower than previous five years in Tyto. Insectivores notably down. Why? My guess (stress on guess): Jan-Feb 2009 floods, shire spraying and 2010's dismal extended wet (still going) have thinned out or removed much vigorous under- and over-growth. Fewer insects. Fewer birds. August species count usually 115-118: this month 109.
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Great photos of Great Egret with catch. Most would be perfectly happy with those but you want the catch as well! Perfectionist!!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful clarity ....and action!
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone in the wet weather - what ever happened to fresh, cool mornings with the mist moving down the Daintree river? We had 104mm in the 24hrs to 7am today. Perhaps some sunny weather in Sept and Oct to look forward to?
I hope! But La Nina's got us and the SOI shows plenty more moisture likely.
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