Saturday, December 19, 2009

Denham's Bustard in the Southern Highlands



Further to that recent remarkable record of 3 birds on Kisolanza we have a report of 3 birds on Mutanga Farm (but one has been eaten we think) south of Kilolo (new District headquarters) on the Mtitu River and.........

This beauty was taken last night on short grass orchid meadows downs due north of the farm. Habitat that is under extreme pressure, quite amazing what's hanging in there. This is our first record from this square.

Our guys have ringed 25 Mountain Marsh Widows and 2 Blue Swallows (3 pairs close to camp) and have a Red-chested Flufftail close to camp. Lots more to come from this site including some great breeding data.

Neil

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