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.
The Yalukit Willam Nature Association was formed when the Elsternwick Park Coalition incorporated and constituted with membership in July, 2018. This coincided with the Bayside Council majority vote for the transformation of the former…
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