06/10
The Seasonal Pond is
shrinking fast which is a great shame as this small area of the reserve has
been a magnet for rarities since my arrival at the end of March. It helps that
this pond is currently littered with young frogs which are a good snack for any
passing heron.
The pond did not
disappoint but the new species for the reserve was not in that group as I crept
up on a couple of Limpkin (4th reserve record). I spied a black and
white bird hawking insects at low level. A Black-backed Water Tyrant worked it’s
way closer as I hid behind a large clump of reeds. I have managed to photograph
nearly all new species to the reserve and I didn’t want this one getting away!
The Limpkin seemed
oblivious to what was going on around them as they tucked into the frogs in
between moments of irritated Wattled Jacana fly-bys. A Green and Rufous
Kingfisher (2nd record or returning bird) joined a Green and Ringed
Kingfisher on the hunt for small fish. Three Ringed Kingfisher had been
observed fighting over the lagoon earlier on in the day the highest count of
the year.
A juvenile
Black-crowned Night Heron joined the feast before perching up on a small tree.
The Masked duck (inc a Male), Brazilian Teal, Common Gallinule were resting in
the green pond weed. Two pairs of Least Grebe were shepherding their young on
what looked like the first days on the water for the chicks.
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