Day 105 of Lockdown. Another visit to Barton Park and a very full morning of bird watching and photography. It turned out to be a very good session. I left around lunch time as it started to get too hot.
I travelled to Barton Park by bus as that would allow me to walk back via the foreshore of the Cooks River, so I could see if the Osprey was around. Continue reading
After the bird survey, I went home for an early lunch, then cycled out to Barton Park via the Cooks River.
Along the Cooks River, I was on the lookout for a Willie Wagtail nest that Valerie had told me about. The nest had been spotted earlier by Simin, from the Mudlarks Cooks River Bird Group, and she had shown it to Valerie. Valerie’s direction were good and it was easy to find. Continue reading
Day 104 of Lockdown. I joined a small group (David H, Chris, Jo and myself) for a bird survey along the Greenway – the section near Waratah Mills Light Rail Station. We found a fair few birds. Here are some –
Red Wattlebird
Day 103 of Lockdown. I decide to make another visit to Sydney Park. One reason was to see if I could spot the Buff-banded Rails.
It turned out to be a relatively quiet day, but its nice place to wander around and spend some time observing Nature. I think I spotted one Rail – a chick, but it ran very fast and that was all I saw of it. Continue reading
Day 102 of Lockdown. I decided on another visit to Barton Park. I decided this time to travel to Baron Park by bus, and that would allow me to walk home via the Cooks River.
I saw a good selection of birds on the day. At the Landing Lights Wetland, I ran into Daniele. We saw a small flock of Galahs – Continue reading
Day 101 of Lockdown. This was another enjoyable and interesting day of bird watching and photography at two venues – first Sydney Park and then along the Cooks River between Canterbury Station and Wardell Road.
At Sydney Park, I met up with Valerie and Sue. I had encouraged them to visit the park to see the baby Buff-banded Rails that I have seen a few days earlier. As it turned out, we spotted no Rails at all – adults or chicks. It seems that they have moved. But we did see a lot of other nice birds. Continue reading
Day 100 of Lockdown. Digi Dave and myself had planned a boat trip along the Cooks River. He would travel by his Sea Kayak and I would use my packraft.
On Wolli Ck (Photo by Digi Dave)
We had planned to meet at the new pontoon near the Lang Street Bridge. While waiting for Digi, I paddled up to the Boat Harbour and back. The tide was going down – and I found it much easier to paddle downstream. Continue reading
Day 99 of Lockdown. I thought it was time for another walk down Wolli Creek – along the Two Valleys Track. I caught a bus to Bexley North and started walking down the track.
As usual I took camera with me, and along the way I found quite a few birds, orchids and other things to photograph. Continue reading
Day 98 of Lockdown. Another visit to Barton Park. Again, this visit was by bike via the Cooks River Cycleway.
On the way down the Cooks River, I was on the lookout for Sacred Kingfishers. But I didn’t manage to spot any. I think, perhaps, that they have returned to their summer breeding areas. Near Illawarra Road, I did spot a Striated Heron. Continue reading
Day 97 of Lockdown. This was another very good day of bird watching and photography. I spent the morning at Sydney Park, then caught a bus down to Barton Park for an afternoon visit. I then walked back via the Cooks River.
On previous visits to Sydney Park I had been fortunate to observe the Rails – both Buff-banded Rails and Lewin’s Rails. I had recently heard that a pair of Buff-banded Rails had newly hatched chicks. I went hoping to observe them. I did! You can see one, out of focus, in the photo above, standing close to a parent as it forages. Continue reading
