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Image: © 2008 Chris Hassell. Press image to enlarge.
Chinese Pond Heron
Found by Rob Berry and Gail D'Alton. 20km North of Broome.
This is the 1st record for mainland Australia.
Image: © 2008 Adrian Boyle. Press image to enlarge.
Arctic Jaeger
Found by Adrian Boyle at Bush Point - southern headland of Roebuck Bay.
This is the 3rd record for Broome.
Image: © 2008 Adrian Boyle. Press image to view a series of images.
Nest Swiftlet
Found by Adrian Boyle near Broome Port during the passing of Cylcone Ophelia. There were 6 birds in total: 2 with completely dark rumps; 1 with a very pale rump; 3 with off-white rumps.
Two birds were observed again on March 3rd.
This is the 4th record for Broome (1 accepted by BARC).
Image: © 2008 Adrian Boyle. Press image to enlarge.
Franklin's Gull
Found by Adrian Boyle at Woolies Wetland. Seen on and off for some weeks following this in the Broome area. Last sighting March 26, 2008 at Broome sewerage works.
Image: © 2008 Adrian Boyle. Press image to enlarge.
Banded Lapwing
Found by BBO Warden Pete Collins at Woolies Wetland. Observed at Broome Sewerage Works for the following 5 days.
This is the 2nd record for Broome.
Image: © 2008 Adrian Boyle. Press image to enlarge.
Grey Wagtail
Found by Chris Hassell on Crab Creek Road, Broome.
This is the 5th record for Broome.