End of the Dry

Our long dry period has been relieved by more than 100mm during the last eight days. We started planting on the new island while it was still possible to walk across with dry feet. It is a wonderful feeling to spend an afternoon planting trees and then listen to the rain at night knowing they are all being well watered in.

Magpie Geese

After many weeks of dry, hot weather the water level in our existing wetland dropped considerably and the easy fishing tempted a Great Billed Heron away from Barratt Creek. The Magpie Geese have been regular visitors for several weeks, often flying in at first light to spend the day eating the water lily corms.