Sightings around Blackburn Lake

It is so pleasing to note that the Tawny Frogmouths have been successful in raising chicks in various parts of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and further along the corridor to the Blackburn Creeklands. Thanks to Russell and Ruth who have been regular visitors, monitoring and recording their progress.

Bursaria Spinosa (Sweet Bursaria), a hardy and easily grown shrub or small tree is looking stunning as it is currently blooming throughout Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. This shrub offers long lived shelter for small birds and food for the Eltham Copper Butterfly. Its sweetly scented creamy white flowers are followed by attractive coppery seed capsules.

Several sightings of the tiny Sacred Kingfisher parent and young have been delighting visitors, particularly when walking along the tracks in the early evening.

If you are lucky, you may catch sight of our turtles as you wander past the Lake Wall. They are often sunning themselves there and in other parts of the Lake.

Billabong Bridge

And good news. We hear that a replacement Billabong bridge is being built off site, so here’s hoping we will see it installed very soon.

While you are here, have a look at What's On at the Sanctuary over the next months. We would love to see you.