St Lawrence Wetlands

We had been interested in going to the St Lawrence Wetlands Weekend for some time and eventually got there. Costa was a big drawcard for us - he is an amazing gentleman.
We call in to these wetlands every time we head north but this was the first time attending the wetlands weekend. There seemed to be something for everyone, even the kids. Of course we enjoyed the bird watching tour but also participating in the rejuvenation project. One of the most interesting tours was the Mangrove Walk which helped our understanding of the differences between the species. It was a great weekend.
It is advertised as being held the third weekend in June but this year was held on the fourth weekend in June. Keep a look out for this event held in June.

Birds spotted at St Lawrence wetlands (in no particular order)

Golden-headed Cisticola
Australasian Grebe
Black Swan
Royal Spoonbill
Magpie geese
Cotton Pygmy-Goose
Whiskered Tern
Dusky Moorhen
Willy Wagtail
Great Egret

Blue-Winged Kookaburra
Chestnut Teal
Australasian Pipit
Red-backed Fairy-wren
Comb-Crested Jakana
Australasian Swamphen
Whistling Kite
Wandering Whistling Duck
Little Egret
Yellow-billed Spoonbill

Australian White Ibis
Pacific Black Duck
Great Egret
Eurasian Coot
Grey Teal
Cattle Egret
Intermediate Egret
Pied Butcherbird
Bar-shouldered Dove
Double-barred Finch

Australian Reed-warbler
Hardhead
Radjah Shelduck (Burdekin Duck)
Hornbill Friarbird
Grey Fantail
Little Pied Cormorant
Torresian Crow
Australian Magpie
Straw-necked Ibis
Apostle Bird

Black Kite
Welcome Swallow
Australasian Darter
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