10,000 Birds

APRIL 19, 2015

There are a lot of small sheltered bays along the coast and you can choose to walk along the beach or promenade. On the sheltered side of several jetties I came across small groups of up to seven Hoary-headed Grebes bobbing along. Birding Australia Australian birds Melbourne'

Sanctuary 150

Sanctuary Pelicans Shelters 2006 150

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 13, 2013

Wallaby seeks shelter beside an excavator. Our first delay was one of the many iron ore trains that transport the ore to the coast from inland. The Poo Ponds were very productive and the wildlife was making the most of the water available and the shade provided by the excavating equipment. Waiting for a long train!

Birds 150

Birds Industry Transported Ducks 150

10,000 Birds

JULY 30, 2023

It remains a good location for observing birds close to the city and easily accessible by public transport. The distance around the lake is approximately five kilometres and there are limited places to shelter if a storm approaches fast. Some of the sheltered areas were being used by the Chestnut Teal as a roost.

2015 130

2015 Shelters Ducks Transported 130