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Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:01 pm
by jeremytaylor
Was with a Don Parish at Waikuku Beach when we saw this tattler. Looking for identifications on NatureWatch to confirm species ID
https://inaturalist.nz/observations/8835667- Jeremy Taylor
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 11:13 am
by sav
Hi Jeremy,
100% a Grey-tailed Tattler. The distinctions between Grey-tailed and Wandering are many, but mostly quite subtle. Supercillium, loral stripe, general plumage shade, shape and more. This bird fits Grey-tailed very well in all respects.
Nice one.
cheers
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:34 pm
by Bev Alexander
This Grey-tailed Tattler was first seen by Matthias Dehling on 30th Oct & sighting posted on eBird. It has been seen several times since & photographed.
Happy birding, Bev
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2017 1:44 pm
by Matthias
Still present yesterday.
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:43 am
by phil hammond
does anyone know if this is still around---anyone seen it in the last few weeks?
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:20 pm
by Matthias
Hi Phil,
the tattler was still there two weeks ago. I haven't been to the Ashley river since.
Cheers,
Matthias
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:15 pm
by Bev Alexander
Hi Phil,
I spent some time there yesterday morning but didn't see it, only B.T.Godwits. (I found a sick B. Dotterel so didn't stay as long as I may have.Took it to a Vet for a check.)
Happy Birding. Bev.
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:52 pm
by phil hammond
Thanks Matthias and Bev----info appreciated
Phil Hammond
Wrybill Birding Tours NZ
Great birds, Real Birders
Re: Tattler at Waikuku Beach
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:46 pm
by Bev Alexander
Hello All,
Grey-Tailed Tattler still present at the Ashley estuary. Seen feeding along waters edge with 1 B.T.Godwit (mid in coming tide) today.
Happy Birding this weekend.
Bev. Alexander.