Bicentennial Park and Mason Park, Sydney Olympic Park

Hi Tun Pin,
      I last visited the bird hide on 21/9 and there was 3 Red-neck Avocets
with the Stilts.  Yes the Algae has been a problem.
Would also suggest visiting the Northern Water Feature opposite the
SuperDome and take a stroll along the Narawang Wetlands, Starting at the
cnr of Hill Rd and Bennelong Rd.
Happy Birding (weather permitted)

Kind Regards,

Simon Hayes
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Good Day,

This is my first ever posting to this group.

I went to visit Mason Park and Bicentennial Park in
Sydney Olympic Park last Sunday.

At Mason Park, counted about 20 Sharp-tailed
Sandpipers, 2 Curlew Sandpiper and one Red-kneed
Dotteral.

At the other side, the Wetland lake was now full of
algae and there were very few water birds except for a
few Stilts. Is this still a 'functional' waterbirds
refuge? Even the Belverede Lake at the visitor center
supported more diversity of birds.

Mason Park is not a scenic pond but supports a good
range of bird life. Anybody knows any conservation
status/efforts for this small piece of hot spot?

I intend to revisit the areas again this weekend.
Appreciate for any recommendation on sites nearby not
mentioned above.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Regards,
Tun-Pin ONG
Sydney



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