It was time for the survey along the Dulwich Hill section of The Greenway. I joined the group outside Waratah Mills Light Rail Station at 7:30 am.
Here are some of the birds we observed –
New Holland Honeyeater
This Pacific Koel juvenile is calling for food.
One of its foster parents, a Red Wattlebird brings over some food.
I think the Koel wants more….
Brush Turkey
Welcome Swallow
We saw a Brush Turkey chick in the concrete lined creekbed –
Red Wattlebird
New Holland Honeyeater
Australian Raven
And here is another Pacific Koel juvenile being fed by a Red Wattlebird –
On the previous survey here, which I had not been on, some Tawny Frogmouths had been seen. We soon found one perched hidden in the foliage above –
And then a second was nearby on a nest –
And a third was perched nearby –
As usual, we finished with coffee and chat in an early cafe.