Thursday 26th
was the seasonal ponds turn to be surveyed. To reach this area I have to traverse
the now swamp like SE area of the lagoon. Some parts of which are almost
“welly” deep in a mix of sand and mud.
Having searched
yesterday for two species that have recently frequented the lagoon I guess it
would be inevitable that I would bump into both today having not featured in
yesterday’s count. The adult and juvenile Pied-billed Grebe were first to show.
The more secretive Blackish Rail made a nervous but lengthy appearance a few
hours later before scurrying off through the swamp.
The rain clouds had
been gathering all morning and finally dropped a torrent of rain during the
afternoon. I went out for a short time but only the masses of Picazuro Pigeons
were prepared to brave the elements!
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