I have not been able to get down to the Cooks River for quite a while, until yesterday when I was lucky to spot this Nankeen night heron just outside his usual territory. If I am correct about this being the same bird, he is a voracious eater. I have sat watching him scoop up small fish with his beak and down them in one swallow only to do this again and again. I moved on after watching about 30 fish get swallowed and no sign of letting up. We are so lucky to have these birds living on the river.
Merry Christmas – Happy Holidays. I hope you are having a lovely day today whatever you are doing. I will be back to posting soon, hopefully before the new year. Thanks for your patience. Jacqueline 🙂
SAVING OUR TREES - Marrickville municipality 
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December 28, 2018 at 10:28 am
maamej
I’ve occasionally seen this bird not far from Brighton St Bridge in Campsie -but not often, so I didn’t realise it had a territory. On the river, I thought maybe it was passing through. I agree, we are so lucky to have so many birds living around us on the river. Season’s greetings to you.
January 27, 2019 at 6:40 pm
Saving Our Trees
Thank you maamej Glad you have seen one. They like to hide. 🙂
February 17, 2019 at 8:46 am
maamej
Yes I thought maybe they did! Haven’t seen it since.