Eurasian Hoopoe on Elcho Island, NT

Hi All, A Eurasian Hoopoe was reported by Tim Wethers in a garden on Elcho Island off the coast of NT a few days back but has yet to be mentioned on birding-aus. Some photos are are here: http://www.eremaea.com/BirdlineRecentSightings.aspx?Birdline=4 This is the second record for Australia after the Broome bird (Roebuck Roadhouse) back in late 2011. Note that Elcho Island is ‘traditional Indigenous land and requires a Northern Land Council permit for access (http://www.airnorth.com.au/plan-your-trip/destinations/elcho-island)’. This continues an amazing run of rarities (+ uncommon migrants) that have been reported since the start of 2014. Records include Grey Phalarope in Darwin, NT Red-throated Pipit near Perth, WA Franklin’s Gull near Brisbane, Qld Christmas Island Frigatebirds in Darwin, NT Buff-breasted Sandpiper near Sandspit,. NSW American Golden Plover in Melbourne, Vic Red-rumped Swallow near Mossman, Qld and the now annually returning Semipalmated Plover in Broome, WA Along with a steady stream of Red-necked Phalaropes (at least 11 together in Darwin, 1 in SW WA, at least 4 on the tip of Cape York, 2 near Townsville etc) and Oriental Plover in southern states (NSW, inc Lord Howe Island, Altona, Victoria etc) these records suggest there are some fairly major disruptions/extremes in weather systems at the moment. Cheers, Rohan — Rohan Clarke www.wildlifeimages.com.au Latest updates http://www.pbase.com/wildlifeimages/root&view=recent _______________________________________________ Birding-Aus mailing list Birding-Aus@birding-aus.org To change settings or unsubscribe visit: http://birding-aus.org/mailman/listinfo/birding-aus_birding-aus.org