Overwintering Ruddy Turnstones ?
By Birding-Aus, on July 4th, 2014
I think I have seen 5 Ruddy Turnstone on the rock shelf at Soldiers Point, Norah Head, NSW Central Coast. Two appear to be male partially in breeding plumage, though with not much sign of the characteristic “tortoise shell” colouration on the back. The feet and bill colouring, size and feeding habits are right. Unfortunately , I could not get very close due to the tide being in and I did not feel like taking my bins for a swim. Is it likely that we would see Turnstones in those numbers this time of year? I will go back on the weekend , if the tide is right and try and get onto the shelf for a closer look. The whale watching has been pretty good there as well the last couple of days. Carl Clifford _______________________________________________ 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
Allan Saw the two Ruddy Turnstones at the back of Newcastle Baths today. Greg Little —–Original Message—– Allan Richardson Sent: Saturday, 5 July 2014 7:19 PM Cc: Birding Aus Hopefully those who are also seeing Turnstones at their local rock-shelf Carl will chime in. Allan On 05/07/2014, at 2:47 PM, Carl Clifford wrote: birds definitely are Ruddy Turnstones. year as well. Point, Norah Head, NSW Central Coast. Two appear to be male partially in breeding plumage, though with not much sign of the characteristic “tortoise shell” colouration on the back. The feet and bill colouring, size and feeding habits are right. Unfortunately , I could not get very close due to the tide being in and I did not feel like taking my bins for a swim. year? onto the shelf for a closer look. days. _______________________________________________ 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 —– No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG – http://www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4716 / Virus Database: 3986/7802 – Release Date: 07/05/14 _______________________________________________ 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
Hopefully those who are also seeing Turnstones at their local rock-shelf Carl will chime in. Allan On 05/07/2014, at 2:47 PM, Carl Clifford wrote: _______________________________________________ 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
Hi Allan, Went back down to Soldiers Point with a stronger eyepiece today, and the birds definitely are Ruddy Turnstones. I wonder how many others are lurking on rock platforms along the coast? Carl Clifford _______________________________________________ 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
Hi Carl, We’ve got two Turnstones over-wintering at Newcastle Ocean Baths this year as well. Allan Richardson Morisset NSW On 04/07/2014, at 4:32 PM, Carl Clifford wrote: _______________________________________________ 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