As we drove down Anderson St, South Yarra (east side of Botanic Gardens)
this afternoon, c. 5 pm, we heard familiar squealing calls which
somehow sounded out of place. But sure enough, as we turned eastward
along Alexandra Avenue, first a pair and then a whole flock of
Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos (total about 20) were flying northward
across the Yarra and beyond. A striking and unexpected sight. A pair of
Sulphur-crested Cockatoos - regulars near Punt Road Bridge - were very
unimpressive by contrast.
Following round along the river, I, as passenger, was able to see a
Whitefaced Heron and an Egret (species unknown, prob. Great) fishing on
opposite sides of the river downstream from the Williams Road
intersection. One is often visible here, but seldom both at once.
Anthea Fleming
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