I revisited Serendip Sanctuary as early as I could. Instead of heading towards the lake, I went towards the exhibits. To my surprise, kangaroo and emu were roaming around. Never seen that before in a public park. As I followed the track, the big roos lying on it very graciously moved out of my way. I was fascinated by a female with a rather large tail and foot sticking out of her pouch. The joey must have been huge. Poor girl, she looked very uncomfortable.
Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus)
First stop, kangaroo permitting, were the hides. The first overlooked a small pond and there were ducks and grebes right in front of the hide. I loved the grebe, in full breeding plumage. Very attractive side on but quite comical looking down the camera.
Australian Grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae)
Part of the wildlife walk were some open pens where I found the incredibly cute Tasmanian Pademelon. Wandering around them were Cape Barren Geese, a rather attractive small goose.
Cape Barren Geese (Cereopsis novaehollandiae)
Tasmanian Pademelon (Thylogale billardierii)
Hanging around the lake, I found a White-faced Heron. They are much smaller than you think if you can get close. They are such pretty, elegant herons.
White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)
Further around the lake and into the bush areas, honeyeaters darted through the canopy. The only one I could pin down were White-plumed, resting on a branch.
White-plumed Honeyeater (Ptilotula penicillata)
All around the park, feeding on the ground, were Red-rumped Parrots and after flushing about a hundred of them, I finally managed to catch a couple who would tolerate me.
Red-rumped Parrot (Psephotus haematonotus)
On my way out, I stopped at the bird hides again and after retreiving a couple of lost swallows with my hat and releasing them out the hide slots, I watched some more sunbathing. They were so funny, leaning over in a stupor.
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena)
As I reached the car park, an Emu stood in my way. I skirted around it (they are really big) but still managed to get a shot of it. Nice and easy birding. See you in visit 3!
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
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