Birdline North Queensland Weekly Update

Birdline North Queensland Published sightings for the week ending 31 Aug 2014. Sat 30 Aug Pacific Baza Woodlands Tourist Park, Atherton Excellent views of a single bird in the Tourist Park this morning. John & Christine Eichler and Janice Dunphy Fri 29 Aug Southern Cassowary, Grey-headed Robin Mt Hypipamee National Park Adult Southern Cassowary and chick seen in the car park area at around 5:00 pm. A Grey-headed Robin was also seen in the same location (Moderator Note: Grey-headed Robin are not unusual at this location). Janice Dunphy and John & Christine Eichler Thu 28 Aug Australian Bustard Bamaga: Back track to airport military encampments 10 55S 142 26E 1′ Cell, Queensland, AU 1 adult. Only my second sighting in the Northern Peninsular Area (north of Jardine River). Rob Reed