Osprey

It has been a very dry wet season so far, according to Alan the wet is currently about seven weeks late and there is a danger of it being a "failed" wet season - that said further south in Queensland and in Western Australia they are experiencing horrible weather, severe flooding and yet another cyclone respectively.
Despite it being relatively dry all of the pools at Cattana are very full making it very difficult to find waders at the moment, in fact there are non at all at Cattana as they are using an area of tidal flood pools just off the main road into Yorkeys.
Getting close to them can be quite difficult as they are quite jumpy but when you do get in close there are some great photo opportunities.

Pied Stilt - recently split from Black-winged Stilt

Marsh Sandpiper - at least five feeding in the shallows.

When looking along the edges of the main pools it is quite easy to see some of the fish that are prevalent in the area - unfortunately at Cattana the commonest fish are Tilapia.

These are an introduced pest species which have had a devastating impact on the native species - so much so that I don't think I have seen any native species in Cattana.
The Government are very strict on trying to control the spread of them and it is illegal to fish in affected  areas in an attempt to stop the accidental spread of fish eggs, it is an offence to be found in possession of one. Luckily there are certain native predators that are rather fond of them...

bit warmer than at Garten!!