SYDNEY HARBOURSydney Harbor is located in Port Jackson around Circular Quay in Sydney where nearly 15 million ferry trips across the harbor are taken every year. It is home to many extremely famous attractions such as Sydney Harbor Bridge, The Sydney Opera House, Luna Park (the oldest theme park in Australia - founded in 1935) and many famous restaurants and cafes.
The harbor consists of over 586 species of fish, which you shouldn't eat because of the high levels of dioxins found in harbor fish. A fun fact about Sydney Harbor is that 'sydharb' is a unit of measurement used to distinguish 500 gigalitres which is the amount of water in Sydney Harbor. |
It is suggested that you go to Sydney Harbor during a hotter time of year as it can get a lot colder and windier around all of the tall buildings and water. This will help to keep cool in the summer and it wont be anywhere near as windy as during winter.
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WHATS THE USUAL WEATHER?Daily Max °C Daily Min °C
Summer Dec 25.1 17.5 Jan 25.8 18.6 Feb 25.7 18.7 Autumn Mar 24.7 17.5 Apr 22.4 14.7 May 19.3 11.5 Winter Jun 16.9 9.2 Jul 16.2 8.0 Aug 17.7 8.9 Spring Sep 19.9 11.0 Oct 22.0 13.5 Nov 23.6 15.5 |
FAUNA
BIRDS
BLUE WREN - Mature male Blue Wrens can be distinguished by their bright blue head and tail whilst the rest of the family hold soft brown feathers. These birds work to protect plants and shrubs. To do this, they consume a diet of plant eating grubs and insects.
LAUGHING KOOKABURRA - This bird is very well known as one of the 2000 Olympics mascots. It's laugh is heard at the beginning of every day and is used to remind those around them of their territory. Baby Kookaburras are known as 'spikers' due to their spiky feather exterior.
LITTLE PENGUIN - This species of Penguin is an endangered population and can only be found in a colony of roughly 60 pairs breeding on the mainland. They are only found in the southern hemisphere and are distinguished by their blue coat and white belly.
MAGPIE - Much like the Kookaburra, the Magpie begins it's day by singing a song to mark it's territory. It's feathers are a sharp black and white colour and have a distinctive red coloured eye.
POWERFUL OWL - This species is also endangered and can usually be seen in open trees only several meters above ground. It is also known as the eagle owl for its size and colour and has an extremely distinguishable 'Woo-Hoo' call.
TAWNY FROGMOUTH - The Tawny Frogmouth enjoys a habitat with an abundance of trees and foliage. Their feathers are a mixture of greys and browns and they tend to get mistaken for branches as their appearance helps them to camouflage.
LAUGHING KOOKABURRA - This bird is very well known as one of the 2000 Olympics mascots. It's laugh is heard at the beginning of every day and is used to remind those around them of their territory. Baby Kookaburras are known as 'spikers' due to their spiky feather exterior.
LITTLE PENGUIN - This species of Penguin is an endangered population and can only be found in a colony of roughly 60 pairs breeding on the mainland. They are only found in the southern hemisphere and are distinguished by their blue coat and white belly.
MAGPIE - Much like the Kookaburra, the Magpie begins it's day by singing a song to mark it's territory. It's feathers are a sharp black and white colour and have a distinctive red coloured eye.
POWERFUL OWL - This species is also endangered and can usually be seen in open trees only several meters above ground. It is also known as the eagle owl for its size and colour and has an extremely distinguishable 'Woo-Hoo' call.
TAWNY FROGMOUTH - The Tawny Frogmouth enjoys a habitat with an abundance of trees and foliage. Their feathers are a mixture of greys and browns and they tend to get mistaken for branches as their appearance helps them to camouflage.
MAMMALS
BENT WING BAT, BRUSHTAIL POSSUM, GREY HEADED FLYING FOX, LONG NOSED BANDICOOT, RING TAIL POSSUM, WATER RAT, HUMPBACK WHALE, SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE -
LIZARDS, FROGS AND MORE
BLUE TONGUED SKINK - The Blue tongued Skink is the Largest Skink in Australia and is common to find in bush lands and backyards. it is famous for flashing its tongue as a warning and puffing out its chest to try and scare predators.
EASTERN WATER DRAGON - These dragons are commonly found in Sydney bush lands and can grow up to a meter long. Fossils show that these lizards have been around for roughly 20 million years.
GREEN AND GOLDEN BELL FROG - This frog is an endangered species and is famous for its bright yellow and turquoise patches. Threats to this frog includes things such as pollution and introduced species like mosquito fish, carp and gold fish, which feed on the frog spawn and tadpoles.
GOLDEN ORB WEAVER - These Spiders make themselves home up high in trees in order to catch flying insects and have a web which can span up to a meter wide.
EASTERN WATER DRAGON - These dragons are commonly found in Sydney bush lands and can grow up to a meter long. Fossils show that these lizards have been around for roughly 20 million years.
GREEN AND GOLDEN BELL FROG - This frog is an endangered species and is famous for its bright yellow and turquoise patches. Threats to this frog includes things such as pollution and introduced species like mosquito fish, carp and gold fish, which feed on the frog spawn and tadpoles.
GOLDEN ORB WEAVER - These Spiders make themselves home up high in trees in order to catch flying insects and have a web which can span up to a meter wide.