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Black-fronted Dotterel |
Sightings
Black-fronted Dotterels frequently came to our neighbour's billabong, 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales, in the years 2004-2006 (until the billabong dried out).
They usually run around the water's edge searching for food. They are quite hard to approach, because always out in open terrain.
Also seen on a dam 10 km east of Narrabri in August 2007 and on Narrabri lake throughout the years 2007 and 2008.
Photos
Black-fronted Dotterel, with the typical "V"-shaped band giving it its name and the characteristic red bill with black tip (click on image for full-size display)
Black-fronted Dotterel on the bank of a dam where we live; note the conspicuous red eyering
Immature Black-fronted Dotterel in a mud puddle at our neighbour's place, 20 km south of Narrabri, New South Wales