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Skip to content Search Search * Home * Current & Past Issues * What’s on * Events * Our Advertisers * Advertising * Advertising Rates * Advertising Terms and Conditions * Contact Us Menu * Home * Current & Past Issues * What’s on * Events * Our Advertisers * Advertising * Advertising Rates * Advertising Terms and Conditions * Contact Us * Home * Current & Past Issues * What’s on * Events * Our Advertisers * Advertising * Advertising Rates * Advertising Terms and Conditions * Contact Us 06:28 Aussie Says Thank You 06:08 Glenorie Rural Fire Brigade 05:49 Galston District Garden Club 07:15 Still Creek Landcare: Insect Pollinators In The Garden HIDDEN IN THE HILLS: DUCKS * Mahbubur Rahman * December 15, 2023 * 6:24 am By Lachlan Turner Along many creeks flowing through local bushland reserves there are numerous ponds or deeper pools. Several water birds frequent the larger pools in search of food as well as establishing a secure nesting environment in thicker vegetation around the shoreline. ONE SUCH BIRD IS THE PACIFIC BLACK DUCK (ANAS SUPERCILIOSA). ALTHOUGH IT IS FOUND IN SUITABLE HABITATS THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA, IT IS GENERALLY A WARY BIRD WHEN NOT ACCUSTOMED TO PEOPLE. It can be solitary, but also gathers in pairs and small groups. When breeding, mature ducks are mostly seen in pairs as they dabble along the edges of water courses searching for aquatic plants. This common species is characterised by a distinctive blue bill, black and white markings on its head, with its neck and body being covered in dappled dark brown plumage. Other ducks that frequent bushland waterways are the Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata) and the Australian Shellduck (Tadorna tadornoides). All three mostly prefer a hollow in a tree for nesting which is only a short distance above the ground in close proximity to water. These three species may lay up to 10 eggs each. The clutch leaves the nest very soon after birth. Both parents take seriously the responsibility of raising and protecting their family. The Australian Wood duck illustrated has a clutch of at least 13 chicks to look after. When young, the newborn ducklings are confined to the ground, concealing themselves in long grass not far from the parent birds. They also have the ability to swim within a couple of days of hatching. See related story: Hidden in the Hills: Kunzeas Table of Contents Toggle * One such bird is the Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa). Although it is found in suitable habitats throughout Australia, it is generally a wary bird when not accustomed to people. PrevPreviousDigital Guidance for Small Businesses NextReflecting on the Past Year and the Year to ComeNext STAY CONNECTED POPULAR POST HIDDEN IN THE HILLS: DUCKS Dec 15, 2023 DIGITAL GUIDANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES Dec 15, 2023 CHRISTMAS APPEAL TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Dec 15, 2023 RECENT POSTS AUSSIE SAYS THANK YOU Dec 19, 2023 GLENORIE RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Dec 19, 2023 GALSTON DISTRICT GARDEN CLUB Dec 19, 2023 STILL CREEK LANDCARE: INSECT POLLINATORS IN THE GARDEN Dec 17, 2023 EV CHARGING TOWARDS ZERO EMISSIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Dec 17, 2023 About Us Galston Glenorie & Hills Rural News Community is a combination of several original community papers. Editor’s Pick WISEMANS FERRY ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE Jul 26, 2022 RECORD AUCTION SALE DURAL, HILLS DISTRICT Aug 25, 2021 THE TALE OF THE BEAUTIFUL PEACOCK SPIDER Sep 28, 2016 Useful Links * Home * About Us * Standards Of Practice * Privacy Policy * Complaints * Contact Us * Authors * Home * About Us * Standards Of Practice * Privacy Policy * Complaints * Contact Us * Authors ©COPYRIGHT | GALSTON COMMUNITY NEWS | © 2023 DESIGNED & DEVELOPED BY KINTYE