08/07/2026
Our Sunday 5th July birding outing started off in a bit of a fog (and cold) at Wonga Wetlands The mist shrouding lagoon 1, our first stop, was quite ethereal, but didn't stop us identifying a number of wetland birds, such as cormorants, grebes and ducks. However, as we moved further through the wetlands the fog/mist lifted and the sun came out encouraging many woodland warblers to make an appearance. the sound of a fan-tailed cuckoo was a wonderful new experience...but perhaps for many of us on the walk, the appearance of two Azure kingfishers, who were clearly waiting for us to admire them as they posed on some reeds close to our walking route, were the highlight of the morning. Overall, we sighted 43 birds.