Hello all I have just returned from 3 days camped along the Einasleigh River, between Mt Surprise & Georgetown in FNQ.At a site about 20kms upstream (south) along this river from the bridge on the Gulf Devel Rd west of Mt Surprise, 2 adult Striated Herons were seen. It occurred to me at the time that this was a most unusual location for this coastal & sub-coastal species.I have recorded them well inland in places like Kakadu, but never this far inland in FNQ.This site must be about 200km from the east coast & about 350km from the gulf coast, as the proverbial heron flies. In all my trips to this area I have never come across Striated Herons – however I have seen Black Bitterns out there quite frequently, especially at the end of the wet season when they seem to head inland & hunt the smaller rivers as the water levels start to drop.Has anyone ever noticed Striated Herons in this area or in a similar situation elsewhere?? Cheers for now Martin CachardCairns0428 782 808
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Hi Martin, I saw an adult striated heron on a stream somewhere near Georgetown, I think some in 1989-1990 (but maybe the mid 90’s). At the moment I can remember the bird but not the details. Hopefully some more details will come back to me. Like you, I was expecting Black Bitten, but was quite surprised.
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Hello all I have just returned from 3 days camped along the Einasleigh River, between Mt Surprise & Georgetown in FNQ.At a site about 20kms upstream (south) along this river from the bridge on the Gulf Devel Rd west of Mt Surprise, 2 adult Striated Herons were seen. It occurred to me at the time that this was a most unusual location for this coastal & sub-coastal species.I have recorded them well inland in places like Kakadu, but never this far inland in FNQ.This site must be about 200km from the east coast & about 350km from the gulf coast, as the proverbial heron flies. In all my trips to this area I have never come across Striated Herons – however I have seen Black Bitterns out there quite frequently, especially at the end of the wet season when they seem to head inland & hunt the smaller rivers as the water levels start to drop.Has anyone ever noticed Striated Herons in this area or in a similar situation elsewhere?? Cheers for now Martin CachardCairns0428 782 808 ===============================
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