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We saw 2 Spotless Crakes at the pond at the back of
the Namadgi Visitor's Centre this morning. We were leading our U3A
Birdwatching Group on the monthly outing.
Both birds gave us marvellous views through the
telescope as they ran around on the muddy shore while a Grey Teal swam along on
the water. It seemed they were each benefitting from the other one
disturbing the water's edge. Certainly, the Teal stuck to the water in
close proximity to the Crakes.
Compared to many other sites we have visited with
this group we were delighted to see a good variety of species including a
Grey Butcherbird, a big flock of WW Choughs and a pair of WT Eagles
cruising overhead. And several of the group thought they saw a male Hooded
Robin in the treed area though we didn't verify that.
A beautiful sunny morning and good company,
altogether a great time to be alive, if only it would rain.
Allan and Hazel Wright
Canberra ACT
The Nation's Capital
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