Day: April 20, 2017

The IOC 7.2 update is now available at

www.worldbirdnames.org/updates/

From what I can see the only changes that effect the Australian list are
all to do with alterations in the taxonomical names:

Sarus Crane and Brolga are now in the new genus Antigone

and the Ruff, Broad-billed Sandpiper and Buff-breasted Sandpiper and once
again included in genus Calidris

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At 13.15 hrs, today 20/4/2017, I was surprised to see a single Fork-tailed
Swift flying over my garden in Altona, Victoria. I live close to Truganina
Swamp reserve and nearby Laverton Creek. The swift first appeared flying
south to north then reappeared over my roof top heading in southerly
direction , which would be towards the mouth of Laverton crk and the bay .
I noted size compared to several Welcome Swallows flying over my garden as
usual, and noted white on rump and smudge under throat. I did not see it
again. Conditions at time of sighting are approximately 25 degrees C with a
25km/h Northerly wind. 40% humidity .

David Richardson.

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