I had recently seen other bird watchers’ observations of some nice birds near the Bray Avenue Wetlands in Wolli Creek Regional Park. I knew there was at least one Sacred Kingfisher, as we had seen one a few days earlier on the Wolli Creek bird survey. But we had been across the other side of Hartill Law Avenue from the Kingfisher. I was meeting Valerie around lunchtime at the Museum in the city to see a photos exhibition. So I thought it worthwhile having look at the Bray Avenue area first.
My short visit was well worthwhile. I did see some quite nice birds, including a flock of Scarlet Honeyeaters which are rare in the inner west. Here are some photos –
White Browed Scrubwren with nesting material –
I heard the calls and then spotted two Sacred Kingfishers.
A pair nested in this area last year. I hope they nest here again.
Black Faced Cuckoo Shrike
I heard some Satin Bowerbirds and spotted a bower.
Laughing Kookaburra
White Browed Scrubwren
Scarlet Honeyeaters
Superb Fairy Wren
New Holland Honeyeater
This is what attracted the Honeyeaters – Mistletoe. It was growing on some of the Casuarinas.
This White Browed Scrubwren has a Bogong Moth –
Brown Gerygone
