Lake Gwelup Nankeen Night Heron

These birds frequent many of the lakes around Perth. Despite the name, Nankeen Night Heron, they are often seen during the day. This one held its pose while I zoomed in for a close-up. Thanks Heron.

Lake Joondalup, late summer

As the hot summer of 2010 drags on, many Perth wetlands are drying out. So waterbirds are moving to those lakes that still contains water.

Lake Joondalup is a haven for waterbirds all year round. In February Birds Australia members counted around 40,000 waterbirds on the lake.

It's a fabulous spot for bush birds too and approximately 69 species have been recorded here.