Yarra River Birding

After reading multiple reports over the past fortnight of Azure Kingfishers being spotted along the Yarra River, I was determined to see one, and so planned a multi-stop birding day out in bushland within an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD. The weather forecast called for a 50% chance of a light drizzle in the morning,…

Brekkie With the Birds – Banyule Flats Reserve

Located just 19km from Melbourne’s CBD, Banyule Flats Reserve is undoubtedly one of the most amazing suburban birding locations in Victoria. Over the years, more than 150 species of birds have been recorded (including a Painted Snipe in 2001), along with the odd Koala, and Eastern Grey Kangaroo mobs. The Yarra River forms the southern boundary,…