Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 10 October 2023

I took part in the monthly bird survey by the Mudlarks, along the Cooks River. During daylight savings, the group meets on the Lang Street Bridge at 7 am. This month the group surveyed downstream.

The highlight this survey was an observation by member david Hair, who heard the call of a Rufous Songlark on the Lang Street Bridge. the bird was not seen.

We also saw a Striated Heron from the bridge –

East of Wardell Road now. Plenty of Noisy Miners –

Here is a juvenile Dusky Moorhen on the river –

Eastern Rosella

Australasian Figbird

Olive-backed Oriole

Australasian Grebe

Crested Pigeon

Welcome Swallows

As usual, the group finished with morning tea and a chat at the picnic tables in Ewen Park.