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Sydney - Millennium Parklands, Australia (
Center on Interactive Map
)
Map of Sydney - Millennium Parklands, Australia
Map of Sydney - Millennium Parklands, Australia
Hoary-headed Grebe (
Poliocephalus poliocephalus
)
White-faced Heron (
Egretta novaehollandiae
)
Australian Raven (
Corvus coronoides
)
Chestnut Teal (
Anas castanea
)
A number of trails pass through wetland areas.
Trips
Eastern Australia
11/20/2012
: I took the train across Sydney to visit the Sydney Olympic Park area and take advantage of a few trails in the area. After leaving the train, I was surprised to find that pretty much no one in this area spoke any English. I was still able to find the park for a couple hours of hiking.
Previous Visit (Sydney - Centennial Park: 11/20/2012)
Next Visit (Royal National Park: 11/21/2012)
Species Recorded (19)
Birds ( 19 )
Shoebill ( Balaenicipitidae )
Australian Pelican -
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Grebes ( Podicipedidae )
Hoary-headed Grebe -
Poliocephalus poliocephalus
Cormorants ( Phalacrocoracidae )
Pied Cormorant -
Phalacrocorax varius
Herons ( Ardeidae )
Striated Heron -
Butorides striata
White-faced Heron -
Egretta novaehollandiae
Ibises and Spoonbills ( Threskiornithidae )
Australian Ibis -
Threskiornis molucca
Swans, Geese, and Ducks ( Anatidae )
Chestnut Teal -
Anas castanea
Gray Teal -
Anas gracilis
Plovers ( Charadriidae )
Red-necked Avocet -
Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
Masked Lapwing -
Vanellus miles
Stilts and Avocets ( Recurvirostridae )
Pied Stilt -
Himantopus leucocephalus
Sandpipers and Allies ( Scolopacidae )
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper -
Calidris acuminata
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers ( Laridae )
Silver Gull -
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae
New World Parrots ( Psittacidae )
Rainbow Lorikeet -
Trichoglossus moluccanus
Jays and Crows ( Corvidae )
Australian Raven -
Corvus coronoides
Pied Currawong -
Strepera graculina
Fantails ( Rhipiduridae )
Willie-wagtail -
Rhipidura leucophrys
Starlings and Mynas ( Sturnidae )
European Starling -
Sturnus vulgaris
( Maluridae )
Superb Fairywren -
Malurus cyaneus
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