I always enjoy going to Jerrabomberra Wetlands, which are a placid, well maintained retreat just on the edge of Canberra’s most “industrialised” suburb of Fyshwick. There are walking tracks connecting a series of hides so it really is a bird photographer’s dream. This time I tried a different part of the wetlands by heading north towards where some training trenches had been during the First World War. I was the only person in this part of what can be a popular location as it is on the bike path around Lake Burley Griffin. I was so glad I went as very soon after starting my walk I saw a male Superb Fairy-wren in his blue breeding plumage. I then saw several more while I was walking. It was nice seeing a different part of the wetlands and I plan to return again to this spot to further explore this quiet location.
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A Sulphur-crested Cockatoo resting in a pine tree
Morning walk on Friday, 6 July 2018
I took the day off work to carry out some personal errands, which also gave me an excuse to walk back from Phillip. I took my camera with me as I was walking in the morning so I was hopeful I would be able to take photos of the birds I encountered along the way. It was a windy morning with clouds blowing across the sun but I was still able to take some photos. The light could have been better but it was not too bad. I found some more Satin Bowerbirds as well as a flock of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, who I sat and watched for a little while.
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