Mick Jerram Hi Folks I was asked to survey a small block in Palmerston in the Buscall Ave drainage channel from Sanctuary Lakes. It is a really nice bit of habitat, especially for a Rufous Owl I found enjoying some prey (Bar-shoudered Dove possibly). Sad thing is that this small amount of land has a proposal for … Read more
Upon having a look through records, I’ve confirmed that there are very few records of PSnipe anywhere in the NT. The closest sighting to the Barkley is probably Normanton Qld in 2012 and Petrocarb (Jervois Dam) NE of Alice. If anyone else is aware of other sightings I would be interested. I’ve attached one of … Read more
My apologies folks I’ve omitted the whereabouts of Barkely Homestead. It is in the Northern Territory, Halfway along the Barkely Highway, (the main road from Three ways/Tennant Creek across to Mt Isa). its actually a bit of a delineation (unofficially) of the Top End and the Red Centre. Its Junction at the Stuart Highway is … Read more
Yesterday evening (6PM 12th Jan) I was fortunate enough to happen upon a female and male Painted Snipe in the boundary of the campground, directly behind the Barkley Homestead. They were feeding in a puddle formed by very recent rain, it was about 8m long by 4m wide. This morning (6AM 13th), there was no … Read more
Just wanted to report that there are still reports coming in from local birders, that the Phalarope is still present after 13 days from finding. The ponds are still closed, however scoping from the outside is still possible as the bird favours one particular area. I am assuming that due to the change in condition … Read more
