I observed a single SWD with a duckling a few years ago in July on a lagoon off the Wenlock river. The only breeding record I have. Ben Bright Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: David Taylor <theplainswanderer@mac.com> > Date: 17 January 2014 15:39:56 AEST > To: birding-aus@birding-aus.org > Subject: [Birding-Aus] Spotted Whistling-ducks progress > > > > It’s interesting to read of sightings of Spotted Whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna guttata ) progressively further south of their original location. I think the very first sightings were all on the very northern part of Cape York near Weipa, But we are hearing of sightings as far south as the Daintree River. ( 5 recently reported ) and Wonga Beach north of Cairns. ( 27 odd) …….and perhaps further south? > > I find it a very interesting species which has evidently self introduced into Queensland and would appear to be increasing in numbers and range. > > I wonder if they are actually breeding in Australia? Are there any records? Curious to hear of any other more southerly reports of this species. > > It will be fascinating to watch their progress over coming years to see if at some point they vanish or indeed become a permanent and regular fixture on the Australian list…. would seem the latter is likely? > > I find the Whistling-ducks a fascinating group of birds and we are fortunate to see both regularly in South-east Queensland… would be nice to have a third here at some point!!! > > cheers > > David Taylor > Brisbane > > _______________________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________________ 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
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