Blog - Australia's Wonderful Birds

Byron Creek flows through the town of Bangalow, one of the hinterland towns close to Byron Bay. The Byron Creek Walking Track is accessed from Piccabeen Park, and passes though remnant bush home to the local birdlife. Last weeks visit revealed the usual Lewin’s Honeyeaters, White-headed and Topknot Pigeons, Grey Shrikethrush and Rufous Whistlers, some Noisy Miners and various...

The Landing Lights Wetland is, true to description, located on the south side of Sydney International Airport close to the landing lights. The site is a saline wetland and contains threatened salt marsh vegetation, a remnant of the Cook river’s original flow. The wetlands were restored a few years ago with board walks and paths and signs to inform the public. Unfortunately it...