Gunning District Bird of the Month for February – The White-fronted Chat White-fronted Chat at Werribbee Treatment Plant: Image courtesy Russell Cockman http://www.russellsastronomy.com This is the second in a monthly series inspired by Gladstone Weatherstone. a dedicated and knowledgeable amateur naturalist who lived at Lyndfield Park near Gunning from 1941 until his death in 1996. He had a particular interest in birds. Between 1962 and 1981 Gladstone kept a notebook in which he recorded bird sightings on his farm and its near surrounds. Gunning District History Society [GDHS] holds a copy of Gladstone’s bird list transcribed by his son John. These articles will highlight some of the things Gladstone recorded, try to place them in context and see if we can glean any lessons about the recent history of our district. Photo of Gladstone at right courtesy of his son Wayne Weatherstone. The White-fronted Chat On 11February 19...
Upper Lachlan Shire, Southern Tablelands, New South Wales