Ten weeks after the bush fire there are green shoots to soften the bleak colours of the burnt bush. The heavy rain of the past few weeks has been very timely but a lot questions remain about the fire’s impact on wildlife. Bird species numbers on the bush survey sites I monitor are not showing any increase since the fires. But this week a flock of Thornbills feeding in the fresh green foliage increased the total number of birds counted.
The “Path” site photographed in my January 28 blog showing the magic effect of time and rain. Unfortunately there were very few birds to match its green appearance.
There do seem to be more birds around the townships and some less common birds have taken up residence. The photos below show some of the newcomers.
This Wonga Pigeon has taken up residence in the vegetable garden, here seen exploring the compost heap.
Another pigeon, the White-headed Pigeon has turned up, not often seen in these coastal towns.
This Glossy Black-Cockatoo was at Garrad Reserve, Narawallee.