Wandering Whistling Duck takes care to the air

Adult Wandering Whistling Duck dragging its feet at Melaleuca viewing area in the Town Common Conservation Park. Flight never intended to go far because of the need to look after six immatures the parents have been shepherding among the water lilies. For more than two weeks the Whistlers and 6-7 Jacanas had the area much to themselves. As other pools hard by to the north have dried an assorted 200-400 ducks, teal, ibises, lapwings and lesser standouts have moved in. No rarities as yet, but fingers crossed . . .

Storks brighten Melaleuca mornings

Adding colour to latest mornings at Melaleuca viewing area, pair of Blacked-necked Storks - and on occasion their shy brown offspring.

Pa Stork can be bit of a showoff. But, then, when you've got it . . .

Ma Stork mostly busier stabbing around for fish amid the weedy shallows.

No big catches seen, but here's hoping.