I've rarely seen Straw-necked Ibis on the s.e. slopes of the Mt Lofty Ranges for about 25 years but flocks of up to about 25 have been seen in & over paddocks since early October this year. There was even a flock of about 200 a few kilometers away a week or so ago.
It would be interesting to know what conditions have made the season suitable for this species.
It will be interesting to hear if the population has increased everywhere or where else they are appearing in unusual numbers. Is there not a study of this? I seem to recall there being a White Ibis count in past years.
Yes indeed, Sue. On Thursday Ms Woko & I were traveling in to the shops to see what crowds we could socially isolate from when we were startled to see three Straw-necked Ibis fly across the road in front of us at windscreen wiper height. It might be time for a road sign to warn motorists of the dangers of low-flying Ibis.
They nest atop the palm trees on one of Sydney's busy roads.
Straw-necks? Really? What road? I very seldom see them in sydney, so I'd like to take some decent photos of them.
Oops, brain was not functioning... apologies to all but was thinking of Australian White Ibis on Victoria Rd... I really do know the difference between them!
You mean the Australian White Ibis? :P
Yes, lots of nesting sites in Sydney. Despite the competition for parking spots at my climbing gym down the road, there are 4 or 5 places that are always vacant - and pity the poor newcomer who unsuspectingly parks there - Ibis poo is both voluminous and sticky!
Thanks, Alex, of course I do.... think I need to post when my mind is only on one thing & I must proof before posting. Apologies to all.
There are quite a few Strawnecks around the Central Coast. I see a few around the oval at Carrington St Narara. Surprisingly few of the White Ibis.
There are Straw-necked Ibis on Sydney's outskirts as I have seen them at Richmond a number of times recently.