On a delightfully sunny morning free from wind the WTP was at its best and
my new replacement binoculars are wonderful!
All the usual attractions were enjoying low tide in the Bay, and ducks were
plentiful on the long ponds.
First sightings for Spring were : 1 Godwit( Bar-tailed I think) near the
145W Outlet, 3 Common Greenshanks, a Curlew Sandpiper in bright breeding
plumage(do you think he went to Siberia?) lots of Red-necked Stints and
many Curlew Sandpipers who may have wintered over.
The Musk Duck who keeps vigil was on the flow-regulator on 15E Main Drain.
Gannets were diving and rafts of Pelicans, Silver Gull and Pied Cormorants
were in the Bay.
Although the Zebra Finch were observed on Saturday none appeared today.
We did not get to 'T" Section nor the Spit. We had taken a local Councilor
and a Council Officer and both were amazed by the beauty and the abundant
bird life.
Shirley Cameron
Werribee
3030
03 9741 2997
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