Elsternwick
We have visited Elsternwick several times recently chasing a reported Black-tailed Native-hen (BTNH) at Yalukit William Nature Reserve. This is apparently a redevelopment of the Elsternwick Golf Course. The trip began with spotting a very young Australian Swamphen with its parent. We then met up with Danny Fog who appears to be one of the principle birders active in the Reserve. He explained where the BTNH was to be seen and then showed us a family of Tawny Frognouths. Here are Dad and Junior ... ... and Mum nearby. A close up of Mum, showing the tawny elements of her plumage. We then went in search of the BTNH and Frances spotted it! Mission accomplished we then went for a walk along Glen Huntly Rd with a specific focus of visiting the Coles supermarket: one of the few in the chain with a 'kosher' aisle. I'm not sure how the ultra-orthodox would accept that the aisle was in line with dietary law, but the company has tried. Heading o...