Australian Shelduck

A large goose-like duck, in summer these flock in large numbers at Lake George to the North. 

In winter, they forage in pairs on grass lands further afield.  I am told that the female has a white circle around the eyes. 

June 2014 - Hoskingstown Plain 

May 2014 - Bungendore

August 2014 - Lake Bathurst

Peter Quinton
Palerang
August 2014