Well your winter does look a lot like summer here :-D I hope they get that mining hole filled up, more space for the animals is always a good idea - and will probably bring tourists, anyway. And maybe those that are a little more respectful with the environment, as they go birding.
Next week is rain if that helps .. still it's mild for May
We get pretty busy down here.. between bike trails and surfing, it's a bit of a Mecca!
It would have to be quite a lot of rain and the right soil formation at the bottom to let a lake form. And more run-ins than run-outs of water. Would be interesting to observe that over the years :-)