Birding has always been a part of my life but it hasn’t been a primary focus over the last few years. I have plans to dedicate a lot more time to it in 2025, including travelling to some places I haven’t been to before, and seeking out some species that have eluded me in the past.
In the first half of this year I went on a failed cruise - the ship’s engine broke down and we only made it to one island in New Caledonia before heading back to Sydney early. My dad and I decided to go to Canberra for a few days to make something out of our time in the east, and I was able to spending a few days visiting a few spots there including the Jerrabomberra wetlands, National Botanic Gardens, and the arboretum.
Aside from that trip, I spent a little time birding at local wetlands. I ended up seeing 89 species this year, including 70 in SA.
