Lake Wallace is a convenient stop over for lunch on the way from Sydney when travelling out to Cowra to take part in the Cowra Woodland Bird Survey. This lake was formed when the Cox’s River was dammed to feed the Wallerawang Power Station and it has become a reliable spot to see a variety of water birds.
Large numbers of Australian Wood Ducks were at Lake Wallace last week as well as on many farm dams, streams and rivers in the farmlands west of the Blue Mountains. Female on the left, male on the right.
The ungainly male Musk Duck. Musk ducks are often seen at Lake Wallace.
Blue-billed Duck feeding among the reeds at Lake Wallace. In this photo the blue of the bill gives a surreal look to this unusual duck.
A Darter, showing off a very floppy looking foot.