This was a short trip to a section of the Cooks River between Illawarra Road and Gough Whitlam Park to see what birds were around.
The highlight of this visit was spotting an Osprey – a rare bird for the Cooks River at present.
Early on, I spotted a juvenile Little Heron. It was being harassed by Noisy Miners.
Rainbow Lorikeet
All of a sudden, a large number of Sulphur Crested Cockatoos took the air, squawking loudly.
An Osprey was on a patrol up the river.
The Osprey was being harassed by a Magpie –
Tawny Frogmouths
Little Pied Cormorants
Hi Dave,
Great shots of birds. Amazing. Cooks River.
Thanks for posting.
Great passion for what you do.
Cheers mate from an old bushie from Mount Druitt.
Ps.
A dear old mate Ted H. passed away early last year.
I have not heard from Gordon B. another old mate, in many years.
Man, I know for a fact that they were proud of your acheivements.
A retired NPWS Ranger and passionate bird man, Alan Morris passed a few days ago. Thought I would let you know mate.
Cheers and bless you and yours.