We got back from our two day excursion to The Prom at lunchtime. During the time we were there we visited several of our old birding haunts, explored new areas and saw some great birds and mammals in the process. The trip list now stands at 96, with a couple of sightings still under review. Highlights included: Emu – always nice to see these huge birds inconspicuously going about their business, flocks of Needletails, more honeyeaters, Eastern Whipbird – found with my thermal imager before dawn this morning, Black-faced Wallabies, Roos and Wombat, Brown & Peregrine Falcon, a young Tiger Snake in the back garden, several parrot sp. including Gang-Gang and more besides. After lunch today we went in search of shore birds around the bay – found none but did add Musk Lorikeet to our list.

Tomorrow – our last full day with Rob & Gi – we’ve got another treat in prospect – a visit to the gigantic Melbourne sewage works at Werribee. It’s an all day affair!