The spring survey was in fine and sunny weather, after a cold night. 59 species were recorded. Highlights were a pair of Hooded Robins back at site 21 (we had not recorded them there for a while), and a pair of Crested Shrike-tits at the same site, six Masked Woodswallows on the eastern side of the reserve (a flock of 20 had also been reported on the COG email list in the weeks before the survey), Speckled Warblers and Scarlet Robins at several sites, and Latham's Snipe, a Hoary-headed Grebe and a Little Corella at the large dam, which has some water in it now even though the wall is not yet repaired. Interestingly, I saw one Red-necked Wallaby at the northern end of the reserve near site 10; I have occasionally recorded this species before at Mulligan's but not for several years - it has commonly been found in the forest areas of the Brindabella ranges. Thanks to all the volunteers who assisted with the survey, now in its 9th year. The next survey is Sunday 30 November, volunteers please leave a phone message for me on 6288 7802 in the week before the survey if you are available - bring mug for morning tea, clipboard, pencil etc, and wear sturdy shoes.
Jenny Bounds