The Landing Lights Wetland is, true to description, located on the south side of Sydney International Airport close to the landing lights. The site is a saline wetland and contains threatened salt marsh vegetation, a remnant of the Cook river’s original flow. The wetlands were restored a few years ago with board walks and paths and signs to inform the public. Unfortunately it is now neglected, overgrown and in need of repair. This does not necessarily deter the birdlife though.
Chestnut Teals are such beautiful birds, the first I have seen for a while. There were 12 present this week.
A Great Egret prepares to leave, with Chestnut Teal in the background. Other birds seen included a White-faced Heron, Australian White Ibis, one Pacific Black Duck and one Hardhead. Around the pond were Superb Fairy-wren, Red-browed Finches, Grey Fantails and a Grey Shrike-thrush.
This sign is still where it was last year and no sign of the action suggested in the print.
A Red-browed Finch feeds on one of the paths through the wetland.
Three Pied Stilts graced the day, feeding in the largest pond.