However the experienced eye notices the changes, the shallow areas, the spread of bullrush into areas adjacent to where the original patchs died during the extreme low water. The advance of native reeds in areas they previously did not grow and their spread inland among the water couch. The movement of sand that has created some nice little beaches and the increasded species in the area that came with the creation of 'Lake Finniss' by the installation of the Clayton Regulator, and have settled in. The Night Herons (above) moved in to 'Lake Finniss' taking advantage of the water plant growth imbalace that produces plant rafts that the herons used as fishing platforms. They have bred and stayed adding a regular sight in the evening skies as they head out from their day roosts.
The Swamp Hens have returned (above) and Dusky Moorhens have moved in at the Caravan Park and have produced a couple of chicks.
We have even discoverd some new residents. This is a Perons frog discovered in the bailing bucket of 'Oliver' the Sailing School work boat.
