7 Oct bird survey
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….
9 Sept bird survey
Recent moderate rains have raised water levels in both major lakes. The Powerful Owl recorded in August remained in the park a few more days, but has not been observed since 12 August. On this overcast and windy day, overall bird numbers and diversity…
5 August bird survey
As can be seen in today’s results, the survey was very rewarding. After several dry months, there has been reasonable rainfall over the last few weeks. Unusual sightings today were four very elusive Brown Quail, Little Grassbirds calling on the edge of the Large…
1 July bird survey
Despite the cold and very recent rain, the survey produced gratifying results. Especially pleasing were the numbers of small birds: Red-browed Finches seem to be increasing in number; Golden Whistlers have been present for some months now; Eastern Spinebills have returned; and as usual…
3 June bird survey
Water levels have been slightly raised by recent showers. Whilst the weather for the survey was unprepossessing, the largest group of observers for a long while enjoyed itself greatly. The highlights were sighting three raptor species, a Pacific Gull, a spectacular flight of 50…
May 6 bird survey
The park has had relatively little rain, so water levels are dropping. Nevertheless, this was another interesting survey with over 50 species and small passerines were well represented. Moreover, the survey team two Eastern Spinebills, spotted but could not identify a female robin, and…
April 8 bird survey
For the several observers, this was a memorable survey. Particularly interesting were the swarms of Grey Fantails, with one Rufous Fantail tagging along in the undergrowth; the larger than usual number of Red Wattlebirds; the single female Flame Robin; and a Golden Whistler, not…
March 4 bird survey
Broadly speaking, surprisingly sparse results for seemingly reasonable morning weather. There were low numbers of Welcome Swallows and Silver Gulls, but on the other hand satisfying observations of a group of six Brown Thornbills, a similar-sized mob of Red-browed Finches, plus a young Collared…
February 5 bird survey
Despite the poor weather conditions, the species tally is high. The female Musk Duck may be the same bird that took residence for some months in 2023, and sightings of a Bronzewing Pigeon and an Australian Spotted Crake are of great interest. Of the…