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OBSERVATIONS ON NESTING BEACH THICK-KNEES Burhinus neglectus AT RED ROCK, NEW SOUTH WALES


Observations on Beach Thick-knees breeding at Red Rock on the N.S.W. north coast are presented. Plumage details of juvenile and adult birds are discussed and measurements of juveniles included. Eleven breeding attempts were observed and the details of these are tabulated. Breeding success was affected by both natural phenomena and human activity. Other aspects of breeding activity and behaviour are presented.

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