Went for a walk this morning to gauge what's happening in the bush (pre-spring). A little bit of action and some okay shots.
Brown thornbill (for you Berldo- I'll post a striated and what I think is a yellow thornbill later- you're right also, these birds never stay still, and when you think you've got the pic, it'll be blurred or a leaf will be in the way)
Pensive eastern yellow robin (can't stop taking photos of these birds)
Kookaburra (a bit of a chook I know, but birds with a lot character- if they were human think Bart Cummings)
Grey Shrike Thrush (not a great pick, but I saw one! Was calling to his partner who was in another tree, she responded with a different call- latin name Colluricincla harmonica very appropriate- beautiful call and song)
White's Thrush (note the camouflage)
Crimson Rosella (Not great but I love the way it's fanning its tail feathers)
Last but not least, I returned home to see 3 pairs of King Parrots plus a female (or juvenile) on the birdfeeder. Look for the stray juvenile crimson rosella (also green) lurking in the middle of pick 2!
lovely set bushbirdnerd, makes you feel spring is just around the corner (or is that wishful thinking for the Dandenongs?)
love the last King Parrot-such bright colours.
Had to look twice for the whites thrush.
who is Bart Cummings?.... or am I just dim? :)
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
I haven't heard of a White's thrush either... is it also known as a Bassian Thrush?
oh and I googled Bart Cummings ...a horse trainer who is allergic to hay and yes he does look a bit like your Kooka!
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
Love the photos, especially the King Parrots and the photo with the juv. crimson rosella in the middle is pretty cool. Looks like a lovely sight to return to!
@Heva - You seriously hadn't heard of Bart Cummings?!
awww give a girl a break:) I googled him and found out...isn't that good enough? lol
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best
Sorry, Juvenile Crimson Rosella in the middle of pick 1. Spring will get here Hev- just a bit later than everywhere else! Worth it though when it does get here.
Oxalis is not my friend
Lovely set Bushbirdnerd... you are indeed very fortunate to live surrounded by such beauty. Never would have picked out the juv crimson and I love the fanned tail.
Also reckon that thrush with that background could make a winning shot if conditions were right.
Thanks for them, they're great
Cheers
Birdie
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Just rechecked the post... the kooka on the moss may be a chook mate but that is a nice shot!
And Hev... I think the attitude with Bart Cummings has a lot to do with the similarity LOL
I know you are a recent Australian but you will eventually learn all our strange ways :')
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Lovely set of shots bushbirdnerd and if that is indeed your property I can safetly say I have done many a walk down the fire trail that runs just behind your orchard area!!! (Small world indeed)
The whites thrush is an interesting one, I never knew they were native until I got my bird bible (will start a new birds book forum and post the ibsn for those who are interested)
You do indeed have reason for optimism this spring, with all of our winter rains the food sources will be plentiful for the first time in approx ten years. Don't be surprised if some birds begin to go beyond their common percieved distrubution areas to come and enjoy our bountiful feast!
PS: am heading to olinda this weekend for a walk, should try and meet if you are keen.
Fantastic shots bushbirdnerd! That looks like a beautiful part of the world to be in (if perhaps a little chilly...)
Cheers
Tim
Brisbane
Great shots - the king parrots are gorgeous aren't they? A pair landed in our gum tree yesterday
Thanks guys. No stealing my fruit once the orchard gets going Berldo! What 'bible' are you talking about, I may have it if it's a big blue thing. I will be around on the weekend- the shots were taken further down the valley which crosses a creek and becomes rainforest- I heard a call I hadn't heard before but it was up in the trees a distance away. Hope you're right about the spring, one thing with the wet and cold winter is the usual resident white-browed scrub wrens have been scarce.
Oxalis is not my friend
Hey bird nerd. The bible I am talking about is the readers digest complete book of australian birds. I have started a new forum in the general section, check it out some time and add some suggestions.