‘By the date of our survey, pumps had been turned off for one week to allow ponds to dry out over summer. Muddy flats were emerging around their edges, providing foraging for wading…
Juvenile Nankeen Night-Heron. Photo: Susan Carden. Ten keen bird observers made an exceptionally early start at 6.57 am. The weather was warm (19° C) and humid, with an overcast sky and slight breeze—a…
Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey 16 December 2023 Nine bird observers, including 2 skilled juniors, Viv and Sylvie, met by the St Kilda Street bridge at 7.15 am. Conditions were perfect: a…
Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey 11 November 2023 Fifteen observers met near the St Kilda Street bridge at 7.15 am. After a fine, warm night, the early morning temperature was remarkably high—24°…
The Boonwurrung name for the First Nation Peoples of this area is the Yaluk-ut Weelam – which can be translated as People of the River or waterways. Waterways defined the boundaries of most…
YWNA are offering both weekday and weekend sessions to meet most volunteer’s preferences and to fulfill the planned work for the needs of our beautiful reserve at this stage. First and third Wednesday…
Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey 14 October 2023 15 bird observers, spanning 7 decades in age, met up at 7.15 am. The sky was grey and overcast, producing a moderate wind and…
YWNA President Natalie Davey contributed a piece to Bayside’s Banksia (Page 14) magazine with a bit more information on the terrific magpie geese visit to the reserve in Winter. ‘A recent visit of…
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Photo: Male Chestnut Teal – Tania Splawa-Neyman Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey 12 August 2023 At 7.30 am the weather was cool (12 °C), with an overcast sky, a slight breeze and…
‘It seemed like dawn had barely arrived when our survey group started off around Area A at 7.45 am. The temperature was 12° C .and the ground was mostly soggy underfoot due to…