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Roger Thomas writes about Ballarat's seagull-sized raptor, the black-shouldered kite, which has been seen hovering and hunting mice in the area.

In this week's Nature Notes with Roger Thomas, find out about some special visitors to Lake Goldsmith as waterbirds flock to the area.

Get insights into the recent royal spoonbill sightings at Mullawallah Wetlands in Ballarat. Discover the significance of these majestic birds in the ecosystem.

Uncover the fascinating reasons why birds engage in sunbathing behavior to rid themselves of parasites.

Discover a large expanse of shallow water between Beaufort and Skipton. Lake Goldsmith is currently home to thousands of waterbirds.

Discover a large expanse of shallow water between Beaufort and Skipton. Lake Goldsmith is currently home to thousands of waterbirds.

The animals’ new names will refer to—surprise—the animals themselves, and that’s good!

You may have already seen them flying around the lake this year.

Also: Ballarat's Winter Plant Show, and who's that moth?

Also: Ballarat's Winter Plant Show, and who's that moth?