Lake Illawarra

[Denis Wilson <>]

Hi Julian

Black Swans are normal residents at Lake Illawarra.
I suggest that they may have gathered on one side of the lake because of the extreme winds.
Were you on the west side?
The winds were predominantly from the west, so that would be relatively protected.

Denis Wilson

On Sat, May 26, 2012 at 9:54 PM, Julian Teh <> wrote:

On my way to wollongong today I stopped at Lake Illawarra, and was surprised to see <200 black swans on the lake, all facing into the wind (it was a windy day!)
Also noticeable was a large number of chestnut teal. Forgot my  binocs so there may have been other species too.
Anyone have any idea why so many swans might be gathered?

Julian Teh
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