Wetland Works

The next stage of wetland works is now under way. The sound of heavy machinery is incongruous with our usual peaceful existence but there is an air of excitement and anticipation as we watch the work progress.

The birds feeding on the nearby Ficus benjamina seem undisturbed by the activity. The mass of fruit is being enjoyed by a variety of birds including Double-eyed Fig Parrots, Barred Cuckoo-shrikes, Metallic Starlings, Fig Birds, Yellow Orioles and Koel.

Wetlands Activity

As the wetland gradually dries there has been more activity on the water and in the shallows. Plenty of fish for Little Black Cormorants, Little Pied Cormorants and our resident Azure Kingfisher. We have also seen Green Pygmy Geese and Wandering Whistling Ducks for the first time here and we were able to enjoy watching them from the bird hide. Pacific Black Ducks, White-faced Heron, Great Egret and a Black-necked Stork have been visiting too, so the word is getting around.