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 walk around Jerrabomberra Wetlands
Canberra is a wonderful place to look at birds. The bush capital really does live up to its name. This is my second time living in Canberra with 20 years separating those two periods. I think the city thrives on the idea that the bush is never far away with the several bodies of water helping to sustain the city's wildlife. While Lake Burley Griffinis an artificial lake created by damming the Molonglo Riverin the 1960s it is rich in birdlife. The ACT government has also preserved an area of wetlands where people can wonder through on established paths to minimise their impact. For bird enthusiasts there are permanent hides at various locations. Even better, the wetlands never close so you can always access them, meaning an early morning photo trip on a chilly Autumn day is a real possibility. This post is to show case some of the photos I took recently on that trip. I hope you enjoy the photos.
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