I counted 240 Silver Gull on the re-flooded Kellys Swamp this morning - quite a
sight. Two Black-shouldered Kites catching mice together was another highlight.
Full list at https://ebird.org/australia/view/checklist/S54355276
Steve
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From: Richard Lane <>
Sent: Saturday, 30 March 2019 1:28 PM
To: Canberra Ornithologists Group <>
Subject: Jerrabomberra Wetlands now living up to its name
As a relative newcomer to the wetlands, I was surprised at how quickly the main
swamp dried up over the past 2 months. It was sad to see it almost completely
dry, and of course, to have the water birds leave for other locations.
On Saturday morning (30 March 2019), I was pleasantly surprised to find the
return of a significant amount of water following just one night of rain. With
the return of the water, there were a good number of waterbirds there, as well
as a flock of a hundred or so seagulls.
As I stood there enjoying the scene, I had a number of questions run through my
head. I have expressed them below, and any answers from those with more
knowledge of the wetlands would be very gratefully received.
How often does the swamp dry up? Is this an annual Summer event?
Is the swamp fed by a combination of groundwater and stormwater? Or just one or
the other?
Is there any control of the water inflow by the folks at the treatment works
across the road?
... Richard Lane
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