Old Sewage Ponds used to be a great spot for Double-barred Finch, but, sadly, I haven’t seen them here for almost a year. Still, this place has so many other species to offer with over 190 birds recorded. Let’s dive right in!

We started at the walking track through forest and heath, leading up to the two large ponds. We walked past a pair of Galahs feeding on grass seeds on the sandy soil and a Spotted Dove. Spotted Doves are introduced to Australia but do not do any massive damage.

A Superb Fairywren fed on insects in the grass and a Variegated Fairywren foraged in the canopy.

We walked on and found a nesting site for Rainbow Bee-eaters. These gaudy birds nest in sand burrows on the ground where they are vulnerable to predation.

Energetic Red-browed Finches danced in the grass and a Rufous Whistler fed in the Melaleuca Trees.

An Australian Reed Warbler moved about cheekily in the reeds and made it difficult to photograph him.

Dusky Moorhens and Eurasian Coots Fed on the Ponds and an Australian Pelican sat in the middle.

A White-browed Scrubwren chattered on a branch and a White-breasted Woodswallow sat in a dead tree.

The bridge that connects the track to the beach is temporarily closed but it is still a wonderful place to go birdwatching and hang out. This place suits anyone from young to old, and is certainly worth a visit.