During our time in the
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) we spent a day at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
which is a protected area on the edge of Namadgi National Park. The park is
situated a short distance from the centre of Canberra and offers a range of
hiking trails, bird life, mammals and reptiles.
The wildlife on show was diverse
including a whole range of species of birds. The only likely addition to my
trip list was Magpie Goose which has been the subject of a re-introduction
program in ACT. The stronghold for this species is at Tidbinbilla but I wonder
if these birds were part of the introduction program!
There were a series of pools at
The Sanctuary which hosted Duck Billed Platypus on the deeper dammed areas. Some
individuals were more playful than others but views were regular but somewhat
brief at times.
The other pools held a male
Musk, Pacific Black Duck, and Black Swan. The drier pools had Superb Fairy Wren
and Thornbills.
Little Pied Cormorant were also
present on two pools and did not seem too troubled by the folk that were
traversing the boardwalks nearby.
The Eucalyptus Forest featured a
group of Koala that were tucking into the leaves at low level away from the
mid-day sun.
Elsewhere on the reserve
Kangeroo was numerous along with lizards and a couple of what I believe to be
Skinks.
The reserve was well worth the
visit but take a packed lunch as the Visitor Centre has a limited choice on
offer for a snack lunch.
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