Canberra Birdwatching - Ginninderra Creek (off McGill Street)

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Logged off work a little early one day this week and went to Ginninderra Creek (just downstream from Croke Place Wetlands).

Blackbird singing
Blackbird

No, this image is not squished.. this little spotted pardalote was stretching himself up to look impressive.. or something..

Spotted pardalote

And this one sat still long enough for me to get some half-decent photos

Spotted pardalote

I thought this was a female satin bowerbird, but apparently the males stay green for *years* before they go black.  It's possible this one was finally getting its black plumage..

Satin bowerbird

Satin bowerbird

Satin bowerbird

We crossed to the other side of the creek and saw some reed warblers

Reed warbler

Reed warbler

We also saw some red-browed finches

Red-browed finch

Then continued up to the big stepping stones at Croke Place Wetlands and came back.