Hi all, I haven’t seen anything really up to date posted to b-a; most discussion seems to have happened away from the historic channels. In summary: – the bird’s ID is now confirmed as Long-billed based on a series of features including bill structure, plumage, and (I think) call. This identification has been verified by at least three experts from America. – many birders, including our carload of young birders, saw it successfully on Tuesday, from about 8:30am onwards. When we left at 10am or so, 25 or so people had it lined up in all manner of scopes and lenses, and it was feeding unconcernedly, associating loosely with the Sharp-tailed Sandpipers. – it was not seen today (Wednesday, 12 November) despite the efforts of many birders. There is one report from 2pm on ebird, although this report is the exception from the day, with the birding being either not present or overlooked (personally, I would be amazed if it is the latter) for the hours leading up to this. We have been unable to verify if anyone else saw it at 2pm, or since. – the lake is shallow and believed to be drying quite quickly, despite water flowing in from the southwest. Should water levels fall, the lake is expected to become hypersaline, and all bird will be forced to leave. Should the dowitcher still be there, and if you are interested in making the trip, my advice would be to do so sooner rather than later. Thanks to all those involved in the reporting and discussion of this bird! Cheers, Ashwin Rudder
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Can anyone confirm the sighting of Wednesday 2PM? Scotty Ryan was there at that time (after walking the entire shoreline of the lake) and wasn’t aware of any sightings. I was lucky enough to be in the mix on Tuesday and saw the bird, but I know a lot of people would benefit from an update, especially if anyone has looked today (Thursday), successfully or not, and what surrounding wetlands might have been searched. I know that Glen P and Bernie O did try a couple of alternate locations.
John Weigel
I failed to find the bird during a rushed hour long search between 6 and 7pm yesterday. Will be in Swan Hill for the next couple of days so will be keeping a keen ear out for further sightings. Can be texted on 0419 894 948 if anyone felt so inclined. Stuart. Stuart Cooney Ecilink Consulting ——– Original message ——– Hi all, I haven’t seen anything really up to date posted to b-a; most discussion seems to have happened away from the historic channels. In summary: – the bird’s ID is now confirmed as Long-billed based on a series of features including bill structure, plumage, and (I think) call. This identification has been verified by at least three experts from America. – many birders, including our carload of young birders, saw it successfully on Tuesday, from about 8:30am onwards. When we left at 10am or so, 25 or so people had it lined up in all manner of scopes and lenses, and it was feeding unconcernedly, associating loosely with the Sharp-tailed Sandpipers. many birders. There is one report from 2pm on ebird, although this report is the exception from the day, with the birding being either not present or overlooked (personally, I would be amazed if it is the latter) for the hours leading up to this. We have been unable to verify if anyone else saw it at 2pm, or since. water flowing in from the southwest. Should water levels fall, the lake is expected to become hypersaline, and all bird will be forced to leave. Should the dowitcher still be there, and if you are interested in making the trip, my advice would be to do so sooner rather than later. Thanks to all those involved in the reporting and discussion of this bird! Cheers, Ashwin Rudder
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