Massive Pelican rookery at Kilcowera Station.  In the past the RAMSAR listed Lake Wyara has supported huge populations of pelicans, black swans, cormorants, terns, ducks and many other species and right now is no exception.  

Lake Wyara has been slowly filling over the last 12 months and while it is no where near full it has sufficient water in it to entice many thousands of pelicans back to breed.  It is a truly memorable sight and sound in this remote location on the eastern boundary of Kilcowera Station. Guided tours to view the rookery are available.

Seasonal conditions have continued to improve on the station and the birds are making the most of it.  Flocks of Major Mitchell cockatoos are regularly seen from the accommodation at the Shearers Quarters.  See the avenue shaped bower of the spotted Bower bird. A hide has been erected near a tiny little water hole very close to the quarters.  

There are self guided tours around the property with maps and information provided, walking tracks and many little roads and tracks to various interesting birding hot spots.

gecko, this Canuck, who will miss this season, wonders if you have photos to share, or whether you can give us the url to photos taken by an individual.  

Please.

8-)

No photos yet, but stand by! gecko

Little_Kopit wrote on Feb 17^th, 2008 at 8:47am:

gecko, this Canuck, who will miss this season, wonders if you have photos to share, or whether you can give us the url to photos taken by an individual.   Please. 8-)

\LK

Have a look here http://www.kilcowera.com.au/

In '06 we spent several days camped at the Diamantina Lakes east of Boulia, Qld. Hundreds of pelicans would gather in a line on the lake which was about 100 metres across and with a lot of splashing etc drive the fish, mainly Carp, up one end where the would have a feeding frenzy before repeating the act. Pretty clever I reckon.
pd

Did you have your digital camera then?

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