The excursion was to Curdies Inlet at Port Campbell and to the Port Campbell beach. Highlights included a fine view of a soaring White-breasted Sea Eagle, several Hooded Plover, flocks of Blue-winged Parrots and a Calothamnus, which sat for some time in full view on a reed. The Inlet was unusually full – the water level depends in part on when the sand bar was last breached. There were masses of water birds, particularly on the eatern side. Unfortunately, the inlet is frequented by shooters during the duck open season.
Thanks to our leaders, Richard and Jenny Stevens for an interesting excursion.
Bird List
Great Crested Grebe
Hoary-headed Grebe
Little Peguin
Australian Pelican
Australasian Gannet
Black-faced Shag
Great Cormorant
Little Pied Cormorant
White-faced Heron
Great Egret
Black Swan
Grey Teal
Chestnut Teal
White-breasted Sea-eagle
Masked Lapwing
Hooded Plover
Black-fronted Plover
Black-winged Stilt
Red-necked Stint
Silver Gull
Crested Tern
Blue-winged Parrot
Grey Fantail
Willie Wagtail
Superb Fairy Wren
Calamanthus
Red Wattlebird
White-eared Honeyeater
Singing Honeyeater
Silvereye
European Goldfinch
Common Starling
Magpie-lark
Magpie
Bird list provided by John Gregurke