They were observed roosting in a straight line approximately 10 birds deep, 100 metres offshore in shallow water. When feeding they moved as one group in an ever changing line.
The flock was a mixture of adults in breeding and non-breeding plumage with some juveniles. No other wader species were seen in the flock. In 2003, between 1000-3000 Banded stilts were also observed in this area, travelling between Cameron Inlet, Logan Lagoon and Adelaide Bay from approximately mid- January through till March-April.
All other Tasmanian sightings of Banded Stilts have been in numbers less than 10.
Observers: Liz Znidersic and Dr Sue Robinson (DPIPWE).
Pictures (C) Liz Znidersic
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