This season here in Samford, SEQ is a bit unusual with a few noteworthy overwintering birds…at least from my observations.
Noisy Pitta breed up in the national park just a few K’s away and here around BNE they tend to move down out of the hills and even into the mangroves. For the past few weeks I have been hearing one call a few times just on or after dusk so this weekend I took it upon myself to see if I could find it.
It turned out not to be too hard and seems to have taken up a winter position in a small patch of thick forest in my neighbours yard.
A male Cicadabird is also hanging out in my garden. They are frequently here in the summer, but it has been some months since I heard one.
I have never had either of these birds this late before.
My white-eared monarchs are still here, albeit they only seem to call occasionally. They have been on our block for years with no month I have not recorded them. This still seems to be unusual from what I am told.
Also, I have had a rose-crowned fruit-dove up until two weeks ago. I would see it fly across the path as I was out working…not sure if it is still around? This would also be late…
Cheers,
Roger McNeill Samford SEQ
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