In the early morning, before it got really hot (it was forecast to reach 40°C later in the day), I joined the Tempe Birdos for their monthly bird survey. I was in the group surveying the wetlands.
Here are some of the birds we saw –
Olive-backed Oriole
Dusky Moorhen with chicks
Hardheads
Australasian Grebe
Superb Fairy-wren
Dusky Moorhen
Red Wattlebird
Rainbow Lorikeets
Dusky Moorhen – juvenile
Australasian Grebe
Dusky Moorhen with chicks
Australasian Grebe
We also heard a number of other birds including a Little Grassbird and a Channel-billed Cuckoo.
As usual – we finished with morning tea at Tempe Reserve, and this was a special Christmas morning tea. Thanks to all those who brought also some lovely food to share!