10,000 Birds

JULY 15, 2018

Sadly the outcome from here is often chick loss from predation, but for now we will enjoy observing the two families of Pied Oystercatchers as they wander the dunes and come down to the ocean to feed when there are less people around. Pied Oystercatcher family wandering the dunes. Pied Oystercatcher family tracks.

2018 100

2018 Eggs Feral Cats Camels 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 17, 2011

They had to close their Poo Ponds to tourists/birders recently due to a feral dog problem, but this has been addressed and access is now possible. Those that had stayed had bred, though and there are a few family groups. We are not allowed into our ponds, so they are very lucky in Alice Springs. Stay outside the fence!

Feral 150

Feral Ducks Dogs Groups 150

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 2, 2011

Sadly a lot of eggs are lost to feral cats and chicks are sometimes taken by birds of prey. Three day old Pied Oystercatcher chicks I have returned to observe this family from a distance and they are keeping themselves on higher ground this week due to the 10 metre tides we are experiencing.

2002 166

2002 Feral Cats Eggs 2007 166