APRIL 8th
This morning was to be the start of Sjouke’s project
comparing birdlife in the various Eucalyptus plantations to different Cerrado
habitats. I had to collect the truck from the tourist side of the lagoon and
was accompanied by PLT’s new dog! Who promptly put a Sandpiper skyward near to
the bridge over the stream. OH NO!
I went off into Nightjar land with Sjouke and made a note to
self to check the lagoon on my return! The survey was completed and then some
birding by the stream. Every day different species are turning up in these
areas. Tropical Kingbird, Chestnut Eared Aracari were the hi-lights until Sharp
tailed Grass-tyrant popped up near us as we were stood in the grass.
Back at the base Sean said he had heard a Sandpiper at the
stream this morning. A mini twitch ensued with a quick step to the beach where
the exhausted birders bird stood on a small area by the reeds. The
Solitary Sandpiper was nervous so distance was kept and another dash for my Digi-scoping
equipment took place. The Vermilion Flycatcher made an appearance whilst I was
away.
 |
| (Solitary Sandpiper) |
This afternoon Sjouke and I were off to the Campo-limpio
Cerrado to carry out another survey. Both of us were still burning off the
lactic acid from the night before and were glad of the walk!! The reward for
this effort was a Wedged tailed Grass-finch along with a few usual suspects.
No comments:
Post a Comment