Today, having just reversed out of my driveway I spotted a Sacred Kingfisher. This is the first time in 9 years I have seen one in the mountains. A very beautiful little bird, and related to the kookaburra, its about 1/2 the size.
Today I saw a 'something' bird.. something I have no idea what.. I tried to take a photo but it took flight just as i clicked... earlier it was busy having territorial fights with the Indian Minor birds in the Jacaranda tree
Too bad the 'something' bird didn't win.. but only through sheer numbers
shadow- so thats the reason? I have heard it said before as well.
Julie- the indian minor has been declaired a pest and they can kill even kooaburras! There is an eradication programme starting in the Blacktown region
not my photo- but it does show how beautiful they are
ReplyDelete..ah, I was just about to ask 'Wow! Is that your photo!'
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Great sighting. Did we see one when I was over?
ReplyDeletewe did mate- I think as we climbed Mt Wood
ReplyDeleteHow completely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteryn: it relieves pain. it grants control. at least for me
Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteIs that your... [just joking]
Today I saw a 'something' bird.. something I have no idea what.. I tried to take a photo but it took flight just as i clicked... earlier it was busy having territorial fights with the Indian Minor birds in the Jacaranda tree
Too bad the 'something' bird didn't win.. but only through sheer numbers
Have a great week .. Julie
shadow- so thats the reason? I have heard it said before as well.
ReplyDeleteJulie- the indian minor has been declaired a pest and they can kill even kooaburras! There is an eradication programme starting in the Blacktown region
I wonder how long it has been there. Yes, what a stunning bird. I often see a robin in my garden. Do you have them in Australia?
ReplyDeletewe do- we have yellow and red!
ReplyDeleteWow, how blessed are you?
ReplyDeleteHow are you doing mate? I've just had a pint of lovely room-temperature real ale with Worzel in his local pub.
ReplyDeleteThanks shrinky.. yes the bird life here is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMaalie- I am jealous!
ryn: why thankee :B
ReplyDeleteI have these out my window constantly....
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteYes, lovely photo. Halfmom took it out of my mouth.
ReplyDelete...and lovely bird.
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