adamgraham's Identifications

Believe it may be a Flycatcher but could definitely be wrong as I've never seen one before. Only saw it for a moment as it flew away but appeared to be black all along its back. Thought it sounded somewhat insect or frog-like as it was high-pitched but with a slight croak/buzz. It was low in a tree right by a lake, path, and birdwatching tower singing very short songs repeatedly.

Royal Spoonbill was sitting in the middle of an island in a pond full of Magpie Geese. The Spoonbill was in full breeding plumage and grooming its feathers. A Spoonbill was also in a tree on the island a few hours earlier and may have been the same one.

Beak sharping !
Rare treat walking the dog this morning. About 20 Carnaby’s in Macfaull Park. Birds feeding on pine cones and adults feeding young. First time I have observed a Carnaby’s drinking from a bird bath in a nearby garden.