Byron Creek flows through the town of Bangalow, one of the hinterland towns close to Byron Bay. The Byron Creek Walking Track is accessed from Piccabeen Park, and passes though remnant bush home to the local birdlife. Last weeks visit revealed the usual Lewin’s Honeyeaters, White-headed and Topknot Pigeons, Grey Shrikethrush and Rufous Whistlers, some Noisy Miners and various ducks. Also the Pacific Baza photographed below. There is a small but vocal bat colony in the park.
Grey-headed Flying-fox colony in Piccabeen Park, Bangalow.
An unusual visitor in Bangalow, a Pacific Baza.