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I paddled Jerrabomberra Ck and associated wetlands
today for some interesting sights:
- Possible (probable?) breeding activity by a
pair of raptors, Whistling Kites I think, but as they didn't "whistle" I can't
be absolutely sure - I guess the other possibility would be Little
Eagles. The ACT Birds Atlas suggests breeding by Little Eagles is rare,
and Whistling Kites bred in Jerrabomberra Wetlands "as recently as 1983" -
surely there have been other records since then. In today's event a large
untidy nest sighted atop one of the willows, with
large raptor nearby. A second bird not previously visible left
the nest as I approached. On the way back a bird again left the nest to
perch a short distance away. I'll re-visit when possible to see what
happens. Other paddlers may be interested.
- pair of Black Swans with one
cygnet; 2 other swans sitting on nests.
- Nankeen night Heron
- Black-shouldered Kite.
- Clamorous Reed Warblers calling from about
10 different locations along the banks.
- Lots of the usual water birds, Coots, Dusky
Moorhens, Black Ducks, Swans, Pelicans, Darters, Great and Little Pied
Cormorants, Straw-necked Ibis.
- Others were Superb Wren, Grey Fantail,
Willie Wagtail, Red Rump Parrots, European Goldfinches, Kookaburra
heard.
Cheers
Rod
Rod Mackay
Rod's Garden Maintenance
Tel. 0407 456 330
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