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 smaller birds, in recent months we have observed Brown Thornbills, Red-browed Finches and heard or seen Little Grassbirds. The Great Crested Grebe, a female, was sighted close to the eastern Yarra bank near the punt.
Finally, there were swarms of Welcome Swallows in many corners of the park.