I wandered out to Bicentennial Park to photograph the birdlife. The forecast was for hot weather, but conditions were quite pleasant near the foreshore of the bay where there was a cool sea breeze. However, further away, it was hot and still – with lots of mosquitoes.
Striated Heron
I walked into the park from Concord West Station, and was soon at the waterbird pools. The usual birds were around. Here are some photos –
Black-winged Stilts
I was also surprised to see some recent chicks.
Red-necked Avocets
Black-faced Dotterels
Sharp-tailed Sandpipers
White-faced Heron
Striated Heron
Australasian Darters
Great Egret
Australasian Grebe
Welcome Swallows
Superb Fairy-wrens
Willie Wagtail
There were also lots of spiders – mostly Golden Orbs.
Not a bad day out.