The four birdwatchers who ventured out despite
the fog had an unexpectedly pleasant morning's walk. The fog had begun to
thin as we went through the Narrabundah Lane Gate and headed to the right
to climb into the deserted zoo. This area was most productive with
highlights being - Double-barred Finch, Speckled Warbler,
Thornbill, a fleeting view of a Rainbow Lorikeet and a
very good views of Pacific Black Duck as well as Little
Corella. The sun was out as we headed towards the open
area near the Boral Quarry. Here we saw Flame and
Scarlet Robins and lots of Yellow-rumped
Thornbill. On our return walk to the gate we revisited the
dams and the nearby large healthy eucalyptus trees. One of the dams has mature
and small regrowth eucalyptus trees near its wall. Here we were treated to a
delightful display of bathing honeyeaters ( White-naped, adult and
immature White-plumed plus one or two Yellow-faced). Rufous
Whistlers had been observed in the trees as we approached the dam
and a male Golden Whistler was seen bathing just as we got to
the dam. As we were about to leave the dam a male Red-rumped
Parrot was spied in an overhanging leafless branch. We saw 36 species
altogether.
Julienne Kamprad
