Thanks John for passing on info about Aaron’s count at Green Island: 1,499 PIPs on 27 August 2012.
Possibly there was an earlier count done at Green Island this month? Hopefully those involved might send news soon.
Month: August 2012
PIPs return August 2012
At Low Isles the first PIPs this season were seen flying in towards Low Woody Island late in the day on August 1. Small numbers were observed on subsequent evenings too, thanks to Low Isles Caretakers and Julia for reports.
First PIPs of the season at Green Island were reported by Gerry who spotted a group of 4 to 5 PIPS flying in about 9.30am on August 18.
Small numbers of PIPs have also been seen around Port Douglas and Cairns during early August.
Probably there were PIPs to be seen further north during late July already – was anyone watching?