The Wetland’s management are continuing to wrestle with massive infestations of water weeds. Spraying with weed killer in Cell I has made a significant improvement, with large patches of open water returning bordered by a growing ring of mudflats. The pond is now attracting numbers of waterbirds including Pacific Black Ducks, Grey Teal, Australian White Ibis, Royal Spoonbills, Black-fronted Dotterels, Red-kneed Dotterels, Pied Stilts, Comb-crested Jacanas, and good numbers of Latham’s Snipes.
A Grey Teal in Cell I, with a Masked Lapwing and Latham’s Snipe behind.
This Black-fronted Dotterel was on Cell H, which is still heavily infested with Salvinia weed. It looks as though the weevils introduced to control the weed are fighting a loosing battle at the moment.
Red-browed Finch feeding on the path between I Cell and J Cell.
This Pheasant Coucal was waiting in the car park when I arrived.
One of the Brush Cuckoos that has been calling in the melaleuca wetlands.
Three Latham’s Snipes and a Masked Lapwing enjoying the open water on Cell I.