Hi all,
Found a Semi-palmated Plover here in Bundaberg SEQld at first light this morning on a very high tide. Many thanks to Jeff Davies & Mike Carter for comments on the photos to confirm the id. It was on private land where waders congregate on very high tides. It may well use the nearby mudflats at Burnett Heads but unfortunately I’ll be on a wader survey of The Great Sandy Straits from now until Monday so won’t be able to try to relocate it.
If it hangs around I will try to organise access for anyone thinking of having a look for it. Please contact me off list. Unfortunately I doubt I will have email available before Monday to answer any queries.
Chris
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Hi Dean, Unfortunately I couldn’t locate the Semi-palmated Plover a Pelican Point despite four hours searching yesterday afternoon. We spent several hours scoping the exposed Pelican Point reef at high tide and then walked along the beach east of the point as the tide dropped. Saw plenty of Red-necked Stints on the beach, and some nice birds on the exposed reef earlier including Fairy Terns, Pacific Golden Plovers and a Greater Sand-plover, but no SPP. However it could still possibly be there because quite a few waders stayed on the reef during our entire stay just resting amongst the myriad of small rocks. They were difficult to locate and some probably hidden from view. Thanks to Bob Green and others who contacted me to give me some pointers. Regards Martin Woodward —–Original Message—– Sent: Friday, 12 December 2014 9:58 AM Hi Martin, Did you receive any responses on recent sightings of the S-P Plover? I was thinking of going down this Saturday or Sunday but its ~5 hr drive one way so it would be nice to know if its still around. Dean Cutten Victor Harbor —–Original Message—– Martin Woodward Sent: Thursday, 11 December 2014 7:12 PM Hi Everyone, My son and I are searching for the Semi-palmated Plover at Carpenter’s Rocks this coming Saturday afternoon. If anyone can help beforehand or on the day, please contact me on my mobile. Alternatively give me a call if you’re in the area and still looking for it on Saturday. Cheers Martin Woodward Mob 0408 805 179
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