Wood Duckling
Jo Samuel-King
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…
YWNA is made up of many skilled and enthusiastic volunteers who contribute to the vitality and success of the Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve. The YWNA committee is very grateful to the early birds,…
The Plant Lab really kicked off during Covid at the beginning of 2021. YWNA received their permits for collecting local wetland plants and seeds. This meant we could begin a concerted effort to…
A reflection on Geoff’s enduring drive, strongly held beliefs and activism in Port Phillip Geoff is a legend, not that he would ever agree with this praise, for in his own words he…
Australian Wood Ducks – Sue Forster Also of note, our data is confirming that new birds are acclimatising to revegetated wetland habitat in Chain of Ponds areas E (north-east) and F (south-west), with…
Interesting news!! ‘Excitingly, our data seems to indicate that new birds are acclimatising to Chain of Ponds areas E and F, with a potential shift in distribution and an increase in bird populations.…
Great Egret- Photo- Danny Fog
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Excerpt -Fourteen observers met at 7.15 am on a glorious warm (17° C) February morning, with golden mist rising across the parks. At first, the low sun made it hard to see, but…
Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve bird survey
8 October 2022
Nine observers turned up for our 7.30 am October survey. After heavy rain during the previous day and night, we were blessed with a still, sunny (11° C) morning and 3 photographers to capture the action. Inevitably, there was standing water in some grassy areas and paths, and strong water flow into Elster Canal from the original pond in Area A.