Continuing moderate rains have maintained water levels in both major lakes. On this overcast and windy day, overall numbers were exceptional, with some rarities encountered. Several species appeared to be breeding. There is quite a lot of recent algal growth in the freshwater lake.
A high number of species that are only occasionally seen have been recorded on today’s survey, the most notable being a Blue-winged Parrot, White-winged Triller, Red-necked Stint and a pair of Pied Oystercatchers along the Yarra River. Sightings by our photographer Ursula and those recorded on eBird for September are no less impressive. They include a Pink-eared Duck, 20 Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, White-necked Heron and Intermediate Egret in breeding plumage.