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Hi All,
Noticed on Saturday (2nd Oct) whilst driving
to Richmond, just before the Yarramundi Bridge, an
adult White-bellied Sea-Eagle. I haven't seen one in the
area for quite some time.
This sighting coincides with the removal of
Salvinia from much of the Hawkesbury/Nepean around the area.
Arrived at Pugh's Lagoon near Richmond around
3:30PM for a spot of Carp fishing.
Even though I was more interested in the fish at
the time, I noticed amongst the usual Bird life...
A lone female Chestnut
Teal
A squadron of Pelicans flew over,
but didn't land
A pair of Black Swans overflew,
but again, didn't land
Much screaming and mating amongst the
Purple Swamphens
A pair of Wood Ducks with
Wood-Ducklings
The ever-present Domestic duck we
nick-named "Trevor" (White, with black cap and black shoulders)
who has lived there for around 2 years.
Later on in the afternoon, a Royal
Spoonbill working the shallows within 15ft of our fishing
position.
All in all, a relaxing afternoon.
Just as well I like birding to pass the time, as
all I had to show for 2 hours fishing was a single 20cm Carp !
Although I did miss several good bites due to
watching birds and not my line. >.<
This mail list now has me hooked on
Birding.
I've taken to nagging the parents to drive me
around Cornwallis rd. whenever we go near it.
Cheers,
Andrew Hall
Springwood,
Blue Mountains,
NSW
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