Birds of Australia Locationless, Locationless, Locationless
By
thomo31 on 09-Jan-18. Waypoint GA11540
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| Proximity: | 161m |
Description
One of our favourite things to do in great outdoors is birding and bird photography. Finding Australian Birds is something that anyone can do. Spotting birds can be done in the backyard, in a park, in a pond, in the outback and on the coast. Some are easy to photograph and some are difficult. Very rarely do they pose for the camera but sometimes you might be lucky enough to get a memorable one. We have some amazing birds in the Blue Mountains and one of our favourites are the Gang Gang Cockatoos. We have posted one of our favourite photos of these cheeky cockatoos. To log this cache post a photo an Australian Bird and where you saw it, with anything else you want to say about it. (No need to put yourself or your GPS in the photo) You may log this cache more than once with a different bird photo. We look forward to seeing your photos.
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Crimson Rosella.
Another of the regular birds to visit our yards. The Crimson Rosella picks in the grass in the backyard,and they especially like the neighbours tree in the front yard than hangs over our place too. They love the berries in it at different times of the year. They are entertaining and not easily scared away.
Another of the regular birds to visit our yards. The Crimson Rosella picks in the grass in the backyard,and they especially like the neighbours tree in the front yard than hangs over our place too. They love the berries in it at different times of the year. They are entertaining and not easily scared away.
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A Stone Curlew that was hanging around our caravan while in a caravan park in Cairns. It was there every afternoon, probably waiting for a handout.
Juvenile Eastern Spinebill.
Took this photo in our front yard. Usually they are a busy bird, but this one was sitting quietly in the heat of the day. They love Grevilleas and can be heard at all times of the day.
Took this photo in our front yard. Usually they are a busy bird, but this one was sitting quietly in the heat of the day. They love Grevilleas and can be heard at all times of the day.
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Closeup of cockatoos at my house in the upper Blue Mountains!
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Piping Shrike or as we know this bird a White-backed Magpie. S34 27.987 E139 00.316 at the sports oval and caravan park Nuriootpa SA.
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I saw this Osprey at it's nest (on top of a roadside power pole) along the Captain Cook Highway, Mowbray, QLD.
I watched for about 10 minutes to see it and it's partner flying to and from the nest with food for their chick/s.
NOTE: The nest is visible on Google Street View - Nov 2017
I have seen some wonderful birds on my holiday to Cairns.
Thank you Thomo31 for this cache.
I watched for about 10 minutes to see it and it's partner flying to and from the nest with food for their chick/s.
NOTE: The nest is visible on Google Street View - Nov 2017
I have seen some wonderful birds on my holiday to Cairns.
Thank you Thomo31 for this cache.
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Crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes) was seen in our back yard.
The length of the crested pigeon varies from 30 to 34 cm (12 to 13.6 in). Colouration is grey with tinges of brown and green. It has a feathered but slender, black spike on top of the head. It runs with the crest erect. The periorbital skin is bright orange. Wings have black stripes and are bronzed, while the primary feathers have colourful areas of brown, purple, blue, and green. Immature birds have duller colours with no bronzing on the wings.
If startled, the crested pigeon takes to the air with a distinctive whistling 'call', the source of the noise can be attributed to the way the air rushes over a modified primary feather found on the wings.
Distribution and habitat
The Crested Pigeon is found in lightly wooded grasslands in both rural and urban areas, but they can also be seen at watercourses, homestead gardens, pastoral areas, sports grounds, and golf courses. Their habitat has expanded since settlement has produced pastoral lands (previously they were only found in inland and Western Australia).[4] Foraging for grains, they have adapted to grain farming areas, often feeding on the noxious weed of Salvation Jane.
Behaviour
Their most distinctive behaviour is the beating and whistling sound their wings make when they take off. This is most likely to draw the attention of predators to birds on the wing, and away from any birds remaining on the ground, and as an alarm call to other pigeons.[5] When the birds land, their tails tilt upwards and the flight patterns are similar to those of the spotted turtle dove. They are generally solitary. Although they can be seen in pairs, they can be highly social and tend to be seen in flocks. They are highly gregarious birds when in contact with humans.
Breeding
Mating display
While they breed throughout the year, it is more common in the warmer months. Males approach females and begin an elaborate mating dance; they bob their bodies up and down, while opening and closing their wings like a fan with each bob. This is accompanied by a soft hooting which is timed with the bobbing. If the female is interested, she remains generally stationary as the male approaches, until copulation is attempted. Nesting usually occurs in shrubs or trees. Nests usually consist of a platform of twigs. They lay two oval, white, glossy eggs. The eggs usually hatch 3 weeks after they were laid. Both parents incubate the eggs.
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The length of the crested pigeon varies from 30 to 34 cm (12 to 13.6 in). Colouration is grey with tinges of brown and green. It has a feathered but slender, black spike on top of the head. It runs with the crest erect. The periorbital skin is bright orange. Wings have black stripes and are bronzed, while the primary feathers have colourful areas of brown, purple, blue, and green. Immature birds have duller colours with no bronzing on the wings.
If startled, the crested pigeon takes to the air with a distinctive whistling 'call', the source of the noise can be attributed to the way the air rushes over a modified primary feather found on the wings.
Distribution and habitat
The Crested Pigeon is found in lightly wooded grasslands in both rural and urban areas, but they can also be seen at watercourses, homestead gardens, pastoral areas, sports grounds, and golf courses. Their habitat has expanded since settlement has produced pastoral lands (previously they were only found in inland and Western Australia).[4] Foraging for grains, they have adapted to grain farming areas, often feeding on the noxious weed of Salvation Jane.
Behaviour
Their most distinctive behaviour is the beating and whistling sound their wings make when they take off. This is most likely to draw the attention of predators to birds on the wing, and away from any birds remaining on the ground, and as an alarm call to other pigeons.[5] When the birds land, their tails tilt upwards and the flight patterns are similar to those of the spotted turtle dove. They are generally solitary. Although they can be seen in pairs, they can be highly social and tend to be seen in flocks. They are highly gregarious birds when in contact with humans.
Breeding
Mating display
While they breed throughout the year, it is more common in the warmer months. Males approach females and begin an elaborate mating dance; they bob their bodies up and down, while opening and closing their wings like a fan with each bob. This is accompanied by a soft hooting which is timed with the bobbing. If the female is interested, she remains generally stationary as the male approaches, until copulation is attempted. Nesting usually occurs in shrubs or trees. Nests usually consist of a platform of twigs. They lay two oval, white, glossy eggs. The eggs usually hatch 3 weeks after they were laid. Both parents incubate the eggs.
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A mudlark in it's beautifully constructed mud nest overlooks the beach.
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Took this photo at Balyang Sanctuary in Geelong... I dubbed him Percy.
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These Rainbow Lorikeets are enjoying eating some of the sunflower seeds that my husband harvested after the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos visited our garden last week and destroyed our sunflower plants.
As a child I used to enjoy visiting Currumbin Bird (now Wildlife) Sanctuary to feed the Rainbow Lorikeets on our annual family holiday to Queensland. Now I can see these cheeky and colourful birds in my own backyard in Melbourne.
They are a noisy, but welcome, addition to my day.
Thank you Thomo31 for creating this cache.
As a child I used to enjoy visiting Currumbin Bird (now Wildlife) Sanctuary to feed the Rainbow Lorikeets on our annual family holiday to Queensland. Now I can see these cheeky and colourful birds in my own backyard in Melbourne.
They are a noisy, but welcome, addition to my day.
Thank you Thomo31 for creating this cache.
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We were driving towards a fire tower in North-East Tasmania when about 50m ahead of us a wedge-tailed eagle flew out of a gap between trees and then continued to fly down the road ahead of us about 5m off the ground and at times only 20m ahead of us - its wing span was about half the width of the road. It was a magnificent sight that we will always remember. Unfortunately we didn't have a camera ready and the chance meeting was all over in about 10 seconds but the image remains etched in our minds as the most memorable encounter with a magnificent bird in the wild. The first photo we have added to the gallery id of another wedge-tailed eagle we saw while driving eastwards across the Nullabor. The eagle was feeding on the side of the road and took off as we approached. However it circled around us as we stopped and we were able to get a photo of the eagle in flight. By far the favourite bird of the 2y'stassies is the eastern Rosella. Mr y'stassie was given an Eastern Rosella before we went to school and "Jimmy" remained part of the family for nearly 18 years. We appreciated the unique and cheeky character of the bird, which appears typical of the species both in bird zoos and the wild. A photo of an Eastern Rosella, taken when a cheeky little fellow came and sat on a table where we were having lunch at Sandy Bay in Tasmania, has also been added to the Gallery. The third photo is of a King Parrot photographed at Rainbow Jungle in Kalbarri, Western Australia. This is probably our best bird photo for the posing of the bird, its colours and for the detail in the feathers. Thanks thomo31 for an opportunity to reflect on birds we really enjoy.
Yesterday morning I came out of my front door to see that some of our beautiful sunflowers had been destroyed by beasts unknown. I found a small white feather and guessed that we had been visited by some Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos.
This morning they visited again and I was able to catch a few of them on my camera. They are quite large birds and by hanging on the flowers have snapped some of the plants at ground level.
Thank you Thomo31 for providing this cache where we can show off our bird photos.
This morning they visited again and I was able to catch a few of them on my camera. They are quite large birds and by hanging on the flowers have snapped some of the plants at ground level.
Thank you Thomo31 for providing this cache where we can show off our bird photos.
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We had little interest in birds until we met up with nyssaflutterby who is a bird (and bird photographer) fanatic. Since then we have photos (usually poor ones) of birds in various locations. This cache is claimed with a photo of the Norfolk Robin which we spotted as we ate our lunch on Norfolk Island in 2017. The Norfolk robin (Petroica multicolor), also known as the Norfolk Island scarlet robin or Norfolk Island robin, is a small bird in the Australasian robin family, Petroicidae. It is endemic to Norfolk Island, an Australian territory in the Tasman Sea, between Australia and New Zealand. As it is usually only seen in the National Park we were lucky to see it a short distance from the park, in the open.
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Pheasant Coucal
We've had one of these in our backyard about this time of year for the last 4 years. Planted several native shrubs with the most successful at attracting birds being a sandpaper fig. The fruit is almost ripe & catbirds are also feeding. Birds in Backyards http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Centropus-phasianinus says of the Pheasant Coucal:
A large 'pheasant-like', ground-dwelling cuckoo, the Pheasant Coucal has a long tail and short rounded wings. In its breeding plumage, it has a black head, neck and underbody with the upper parts and wings reddish-brown with black and cream barring and the black tail is barred orange. Out of breeding, the head and back return to a reddish chestnut colour and the underparts are cinnamon brown, with all streaked boldly white. The eye is red. Sexes are similar in plumage, but females are larger than males. Young birds look like paler, non-breeding adults with orange spots on the head, neck and upper body. When disturbed, coucals run rather than fly, or fly clumsily, plunging into cover.
Always look forward to its arrival & maintain a safe environment.
We've had one of these in our backyard about this time of year for the last 4 years. Planted several native shrubs with the most successful at attracting birds being a sandpaper fig. The fruit is almost ripe & catbirds are also feeding. Birds in Backyards http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Centropus-phasianinus says of the Pheasant Coucal:
A large 'pheasant-like', ground-dwelling cuckoo, the Pheasant Coucal has a long tail and short rounded wings. In its breeding plumage, it has a black head, neck and underbody with the upper parts and wings reddish-brown with black and cream barring and the black tail is barred orange. Out of breeding, the head and back return to a reddish chestnut colour and the underparts are cinnamon brown, with all streaked boldly white. The eye is red. Sexes are similar in plumage, but females are larger than males. Young birds look like paler, non-breeding adults with orange spots on the head, neck and upper body. When disturbed, coucals run rather than fly, or fly clumsily, plunging into cover.
Always look forward to its arrival & maintain a safe environment.
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We travel south to Margaret River at least once per year. We always visit 'The Berry Farm's - they have a great cafe with children's playground. But our favourite thing is the birds who will try to steal your food, even while you are eating it. They will even eat sugar from giggly children's hands!
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Took my geokid on an evening walk last week and stopped for a little play in a park on the walk home. Was a little shocked when we had a visit from an owl!
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Hi thomo31
Found this Black Cocky in Swansea, Tasmania
Sainted at 2340 hours
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
Found this Black Cocky in Swansea, Tasmania
Sainted at 2340 hours
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint
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At the Healesville Sanctuary, whilst visiting there with our grandchildren, we were able to get up very close to this emu. It didn't seem to be at all phased by our proximity, and fortunately it wasn't at all aggressive. I guess that was due to the fact that it's used to sharing its space with the human population.
A delightful place to visit. It was many years ago that I'd previously visited and the Sanctuary has grown considerably since then.
It is wonderful to see that they still have their platypus exhibit. It was the one thing that stayed in my mind and is possibly its biggest attraction. I was also very impressed with the wooden sculptures in the vicinity.
A delightful place to visit. It was many years ago that I'd previously visited and the Sanctuary has grown considerably since then.
It is wonderful to see that they still have their platypus exhibit. It was the one thing that stayed in my mind and is possibly its biggest attraction. I was also very impressed with the wooden sculptures in the vicinity.
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Took this photo whilst caching near the Canning Dam in Perth. I was off the trail and this maggie seemed very curious about my activities in the bush.
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White-headed pigeon we saw today at Cowper on our way to Maclean. Tnx thomo31.
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At the Cafe at the Dam for a refreshing coffee and magnificent view of the Dam. The bonus is the 28s that come down from the trees. As can be seen in one of the attached shots, they also practice photo bombing.
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5 Tawny Frogmouths we saw at Mt Riverview today.
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I photographed these pelicans near the Hastings Boat Ramp. They were waiting for the waste from the fish filleting.
Thank you Thomo31 for this cache. I love photographing birds.
Thank you Thomo31 for this cache. I love photographing birds.
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While on the surfcoast I spotted this bunch deeding away.
2 for 1 deal.
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos and galahs or rose-breasted cockatoo.
Happily feeding away.
Location is Lorne Victoria.
Sadly numbers exploding due to the wrong reasons.
Too many tourists happy to give them the odd chip
TFTL
2 for 1 deal.
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos and galahs or rose-breasted cockatoo.
Happily feeding away.
Location is Lorne Victoria.
Sadly numbers exploding due to the wrong reasons.
Too many tourists happy to give them the odd chip
TFTL
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Spinifex Pidgeon. One of the desert birds that you may not see very often. This was seen beside the Donohue Highway central west Queensland near Boulia
Tnx thomo31
Tnx thomo31
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On a drive back from Alice Springs we had the chance to walk through the Botanic gardens in Winton, Queensland. Lots of birdlife but this Pied Butcherbird was a real eye catcher.
Tnx thomo31
Tnx thomo31
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Blue Wren. Taken at my brothers property in Nannap WA.
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King Parrots
Front Yard - Partaking of our crab apples.
We have a very healthy crab apple in the front yard & once the apples are ripe - bitter - two species of parrots take turns in nibbling on them. Mountain lawries & King Parrots. There are 3 King Parrots in the tree at the moment. This family visits each year. One male, two females. The male kept an eye on me & as I was standing still, one female didn't see me & flew to a branch inches away. Then it saw me but only flew a few yards away. They really make a mess with bits & pieces of apples on the path & in the bird bath but are a great delight to have in the garden. In January last it was extremely hot one day, 43 degrees, & they sat on the front verandah looking distressed. Resolved to set up the hose on mist & keep the water in the birdbath cool by adding 3 litre ice blocks (read that on the ABC) if there is a repeat this Summer. Thanks again for a great Loc.
Front Yard - Partaking of our crab apples.
We have a very healthy crab apple in the front yard & once the apples are ripe - bitter - two species of parrots take turns in nibbling on them. Mountain lawries & King Parrots. There are 3 King Parrots in the tree at the moment. This family visits each year. One male, two females. The male kept an eye on me & as I was standing still, one female didn't see me & flew to a branch inches away. Then it saw me but only flew a few yards away. They really make a mess with bits & pieces of apples on the path & in the bird bath but are a great delight to have in the garden. In January last it was extremely hot one day, 43 degrees, & they sat on the front verandah looking distressed. Resolved to set up the hose on mist & keep the water in the birdbath cool by adding 3 litre ice blocks (read that on the ABC) if there is a repeat this Summer. Thanks again for a great Loc.
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On the road to the event in Alice Springs last year we managed to grab a few photos of Wedge Tailed Eagles along the side of the road getting into some road kill.
The attached photos are of two sitting on the side of the road, then one sitting there and another photo of one flying away. All were taken from the car.
Thanks Thomo31 for the neat locationless....
The attached photos are of two sitting on the side of the road, then one sitting there and another photo of one flying away. All were taken from the car.
Thanks Thomo31 for the neat locationless....
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We have planted native trees in our backyard and have a bird waterer underneath the trees. Early in the morning and late in the afternoon, most days, we have a variety of birds who come for a drink. It is hot here at the moment and most of the last few days the temperature has been above 30 and up to 37 degrees C. The photo claimed for this one is a male superb Blue wren
( Malurus Cyaneus) and his harem of about three females are usually quite close by but not today. We do not place food out on a regular basis as this makes birds dependant on this food source. Photo taken in our backyard in Nanango Qld.
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( Malurus Cyaneus) and his harem of about three females are usually quite close by but not today. We do not place food out on a regular basis as this makes birds dependant on this food source. Photo taken in our backyard in Nanango Qld.
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Sea Gulls by the Sea Shore
Kiama Harbour
On a very hot January day last year I caught the train to Kiama hoping the sea breeze would offer respite. It was a bit cooler but the wind - wow! As I walked around the harbour saw these seagulls trying to get out of the Nor-Easter by getting as close to the wall as possible.
I was only thinking today as I watched mountain lawries eat the crab apples in the front yard that Birds of your Yard would be a good locationless, so well done.
Kiama Harbour
On a very hot January day last year I caught the train to Kiama hoping the sea breeze would offer respite. It was a bit cooler but the wind - wow! As I walked around the harbour saw these seagulls trying to get out of the Nor-Easter by getting as close to the wall as possible.
I was only thinking today as I watched mountain lawries eat the crab apples in the front yard that Birds of your Yard would be a good locationless, so well done.
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This kookaburra caught the snake in our back yard a couple of years ago. He whipped it against the rocks for a couple of minutes until it was dead and then flew with it up to a tree where he gave it to his mate to eat. We were very lucky to have been in the right place at the right time.
This photo of a Kookaburra was taken outside our accommodation on Stradbroke Island. We were there for our 25th Wedding Anniversary and a weekend of geocaching.
Claiming FTF as there are no other log entries TFTC
Claiming FTF as there are no other log entries
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