More photos from the wonderful Byron Bay Wetlands. More than 220 species of bird have been recorded since the Wetlands were created and counts at the Byron Bird Buddies surveys are regularly in the 70 - 100 species range.
A very vocal Tawny Grassbird in one of the extensive reed beds of the wetland.
Grey Teals add a calming touch to proceedings, photographed from the bird-hide.
The Eastern Great Egret is easily disturbed and takes off, identified by the crook in the neck while flying.
Two Superb Fairy-wrens, part of a large family moving through the undergrowth.
A Striped Honeyeater preening itself, singing its unusual call.
The Pheasant Coucal, looking like an ancient aircraft on take-off.
A Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, another Cuckoo still present in Byron Bay late in April, or perhaps and early arrival?
Rainbow Bee-eaters add a splash of colour.
This Restless Flycatcher is a regular near the carpark at the wetland.
Fan-tailed Cuckoo, the third cuckoo seen on the day’s survey.