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I finally found a bit of spare time today to
check out the WK nest in the Jerrabomberra Creek wetlands - it was worth braving
the strong north westerlies and high temps. As I approached, and adult
bird left the nest to reveal at least one and probably two small chicks
poking their little heads above the rim of the nest. Viewing conditions
were difficult with the strong winds making my kayak unstable and waving the
willow foliage across my line of sight but I'm reasonably certain there were two
little ones. After an absence of about 15 minutes an adult bird returned
and again sat on the nest.
During a quick survey of Molonglo Reach I
counted 17 occupied Darter nests including 4 with young ones, 4 Little Black
Cormorant nests, 3 of these with young of various sizes, and one active Great
Cormorant nest. Other birds of interest were Sacred Kingfisher,
Dollarbird, and a Willie Wagtail pounding a Dusky Moorhen as it swam about
minding its own business.
Cheers
Rod
Rod Mackay
Tel. 0407 456 330
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