After years of severe drought New South Wales’ south coast is now in a sodden state, the result of two successive “east coast lows” and follow up rain. Locally the low’s have delivered 290 mm and 160 mm respectively. And the strong winds caused damage to both trees and dwellings.
These two Australian Wood Ducks moved into town, nibbling grass and herbs on wet lawns and in running drains.
The total rain to date this year is just over 1,000 mm, the dams are now full and the water table is high. With water that is helping heal the bush after the disastrous bush fires of the summer.
This Little Wattlebird perches on the branch of a fallen tree that is now awaiting the chain saw and the mulcher.