Hi all,
I captured this bird by default when photographing the pied cormorant, it is the one in the bottom right hand corner of the picture. Taken at Ballina NSW, all help appreciated.
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Wandering Tattler or Grey-tailed Tattler.
I cheated and looked up differences between Tattlers that Tim mention on Google Images.
It looks more like a Grey-tailed Tattler.
Reasons are the black stripe that extends past the eye in non-breeding plummage and the yellow looking spot at the base of the lower beak.
I had to import and blow the photo up. Be good if you can supply a blown up part of that photo, Brian.
Kippa-ring, Qld.
Can't be sure from that photo, but I favour Wandering Tattler, which is also more likely at Flat Rock. I think too much dark grey on the breast & flanks for Grey-tailed Tatt.
Thanks for the input folks, will head back to the same location and see if i can get a better shot. Hadn't noticed the tattler when I was there.
And you are right SteveM it is at flat rock, are you a local or visitor to the area?
Brian
Hi Brian, yes I live in Ballina. There was 2 Wandering Tatts at Flat Rock yesterday, & again today. Grey-tailed Tatts mostly hang out in the river estuary, but do occassionally turn up at Flat Rock.
I also think it looks better for Wandering Tattler. The location/habitat favours Wandering over Grey-tailed too.
LM