Sunday 6th April
I went out into the Cerrado to carry out the last of my
weeks evening counts. I had the use of the turck which enabled me to cover all
the Cerrado types (Campo Limpio – grassland , Campo Susio – Mixed grass and
trees, Sensu Strictu – Sparse large trees no grass, and Cerradon - Tall trees
and shrubs)
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| (Suiriri Flycatcher) |
The most productive area today was the Cerradon which
strangely enough was very quiet when I visited on a morning count. The flies in
this area were numerous which probably explained why there were so many birds
in this area. A Suiriri Flycatcher was first up and was very obliging posing as it
sang. (Thanks Paul)
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| (Blue tufted Starthroat) |
A female Blue tufted Starthroat whizzed into the area had a
quick feed and then remained long enough for old slow coach to capture it on
camera. Guilded Saphire was another hummer to declare its presence in the area.
Monday 7th April
The only bird of note for the day was a Barn Swallow that
hugged the reed line in front of the beach at the South end of the lagoon.
Tuesday 8th April
Birding had been difficult the previous day and there was to
be no change today either. The only interesting sighting was a pair of White
barred Picculet that were excavating a nest site near the main track to the
reserve.
Wednesday 9th April
Just as I was getting a bit despondent at the
lack of bird activity on the reserve, the Arroyito trail got the blood flowing
with nearly two lists completed in this area. Two species were added an
American Kestrel and Yellow headed Caracara that had set down on the edge of the
Transitional Forest for a rest. I think they must have known there was a storm
on its way!!
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