Raptor Nest Activity Assessment Form 2010

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Nest Description: Provide any further comments relating to what was observed Note: Be specific in your description. Comments such as “nest untidy” (common to all nests) provide little detail New Nest 2009 This nest was located on the 8 th of July 2009 as a result of preoperational search requirements for state forest coupes SH084B, SH085C and SH086D. This nest was found to be in excellent condition at this time with multiple signs of nest maintenance activity. The report prepared at this time indicated the following. While not lined with green leaves, fresh nesting material was evident. In addition the nest displayed a zone of compaction in the nest centre. Droppings were also evident on the nest surface and adjoining limbs. Finally two adult birds were observed during the inspection of the nest. One believed to be the male was located on an adjoining tree on the western face of the gully into Butlers Creek. The second presumed to be the female was actually on the nest when we first entered the gully. She moved off the nest during the short inspection. No distress behavior was evident. The inspection of this nest on this day found strong signs of confirmed use during the 2009 breeding season. While this inspection would not be able to confirm an outcome of successful breeding the nest displayed a large are of compaction in the nest centre which is a strong indicator of longer term use during the 2009 breeding season. The nest however did not display signs of any recent maintenance activity in preparation for the 2010 breeding season. Its current condition suggests a likely inactive status for the 2010 breeding season, especially given the strong signs of expected use of other nests in this locality. However if this nest has been employed during the 2009 breeding season it is recommended that this nest be treated as indeterminate status and therefore active until such time as a further activity check can establish nest status. Were any of these observed on the nest Each box MUST be marked Yes/No or Not Assessed Green Leaves No Fresh (brown) sticks No White wash (droppings) Yes Flat compressed nest top Yes Nest Bowl (concave nest platform) No Brown leaves on nest Down on/around nest Nest Partly/mostly bleached Nest condition Poor/average/good/excellent Prey remains Bird on nest or nearby (note age if possible) No No Partly Bleached Excellent No No If the nest has no vantage points or you believe the nest cannot be accurately assessed tick this box Bird Activity Observed: (Write a description of what was observed e.g. Two birds soaring over the nest, bird carrying sticks) No birds observed in area during inspection of New Nest 2009 - Grid reference 562452 mE : 5361561 mN GDA Report Author : Vanessa Thompson Report Date: 13 th of August 2010 Raptor Nest Activity Form SH087A Nest Complex Page 6 of 14
Wedge Tailed Eagle Nest Number 1385 Raptor Nest Activity Form SH087A Nest Complex Page 7 of 14
Page 1 and 2: Fauna Technical Note No. 1: Raptor
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