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Black-fronted Dotterel
Elseyornis melanops
-21.439, 149.234
Field Notes
Description:
This is my first spotting of this beautiful little bird. My husbands workmate took me to the spot where it was by backhoe, as the birds were used to it's movement, rather than just walking there which would frighten them. There are 3 small eggs, as shown in the third photo. I'd love to get a shot of the chicks if I can without disturbing them . A pair of Masked Lapwings were close by with 2 small chicks & an unhatched egg. Made my day seeing this little beauty, though I was amazed they would nest so close to all that large machinery action!
Habitat:
Disturbed ground near a construction site.
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