4 May bird survey
Water levels in the main lakes have been dropping steadily, encouraging waders to visit and forage. Whilst the good news was that some 20 mm of very welcome rain fell at the weekend, the weather during the survey was not pleasant. Numbers reflect these wintry conditions.
Nevertheless, the month of April included many interesting observations many of which are seasonal migrants/temporary visitors such as Great Crested Grebe, Grey Fantails, Silvereyes (14 were counted on 15 April) passing through and our overwinter stayers, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeaters.
Foxes roam the park. A juvenile Black Swan was killed in the last several days. If not already commenced a fox control program is urgently required.