We went to Yorkey's Knob specifically to see a Green Pygmy Goose which is said to be often seen in the lagoon located in the Half Moon Bay Golf Club.

Yorkey's Knob is 15 minutes drive north of Cairns, the Golf Club is situated on Wattle Street. The lagoon can easily be seen from the side of the road just past the golf club entrance.

As it was the wet season and few water birds were around we didn't hold out much hope. We approached the lagoon and could see a couple birds on the water, as we got closer we could see three Green Pygmy Geese. The only other birds on the water were a few Pacific Black Duck and a Darter. Other birds were seen in the trees bordering the road, Rainbow Beeeaters and honeyeaters and a Dollarbird on the power line. Across the road in a small patch of trees was a Yellow Oriole.

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