Further to Dave Torr’s initial report, the Northern Shoveler was on Lake Borie off Paradise Road this morning (8 AM). Seemed to be sticking close to a female shoveler. I’m not game to pronounce on which species the female is! They were actively feeding amongst a loose group of other shovelers and PEDs. The latter were fairly flighty but the Northern Shoveler seemed pretty settled.
Message: 10 Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:16:25 +1000 From: Rohan Clarke
Hi All,
The national capital for Northern Shoveler is again hosting a male. Found by Dave Torr and others on Lake Borrie yesterday. Note that access is by permit.
http://www.eremaea.com/BirdlineRecentSightings.aspx?Birdline=6
Cheers, Rohan
