Not about birds but exciting for Melburnians. Simon Mustoe thoughtfully passed on a report he’d received from one of my neighbours, Simon Ross, that he’d seen Killer Whales just off the beach here in Mount Eliza. I spoke to the observer who said that on Sunday 19 September at 5.30 pm a pod of at least 4 animals, one larger than the others, swam northwards, i.e. towards Melbourne, off the beach on the Ranelagh Estate, Mount Eliza. I have seen one photograph which shows an adult male that matches the Antarctic form type A as illustrated in Shirihai’s Antarctic Wildlife. Apparently there are other pics available. I looked over the sea from Mornington this morning but had no luck. Persons nearer Melbourne may have more joy.
Mike Carter 30 Canadian Bay Road Mount Eliza VIC 3930 Tel (03) 9787 7136
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