Birdman of Australia
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Lover of all birds, particularly Australian birds 🦜 | Sharing photos, facts, and stories about our feathered friends 🐦 | Enthusiast of nature’s finest singers and flyers 🌿
Based on the grey body, yellow legs, and poised neck, you can tell this is a White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), a common and graceful visitor across much of Australia.
June 25, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Based on the grey body, yellow legs, and poised neck, you can tell this is a White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), a common and graceful visitor across much of Australia.
Here is a Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna). These birds are native to south-eastern Australia and are easily recognised by their vibrant green plumage, red forehead and ear patches, and a blue crown. They are nectar-feeding parrots often seen in flowering eucalyptus trees.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Here is a Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna). These birds are native to south-eastern Australia and are easily recognised by their vibrant green plumage, red forehead and ear patches, and a blue crown. They are nectar-feeding parrots often seen in flowering eucalyptus trees.
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This is a Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus). It's a striking bird with a glossy blue-black head and neck, a long, sharp black bill, and slender pink legs. Its body is mostly white with bold black wings. #Birds #Stork #BlackNeckedStork #Nature #Wetlands
May 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This is a Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus). It's a striking bird with a glossy blue-black head and neck, a long, sharp black bill, and slender pink legs. Its body is mostly white with bold black wings. #Birds #Stork #BlackNeckedStork #Nature #Wetlands
These are Crested Pigeons! They've got that signature feather crest that makes them stand out. Their plumage is a mix of soft greys, pinks, and whites, with some striking black stripes on their wings. We've named our two Molly and Polly. #CrestedPigeon #BackyardBirds #WildlifeSpotting #Birds
May 27, 2025 at 12:41 AM
These are Crested Pigeons! They've got that signature feather crest that makes them stand out. Their plumage is a mix of soft greys, pinks, and whites, with some striking black stripes on their wings. We've named our two Molly and Polly. #CrestedPigeon #BackyardBirds #WildlifeSpotting #Birds
Cormorants are expert divers, often seen perching with their wings spread wide to dry after fishing. Unlike most waterbirds, their feathers aren’t fully waterproof, so they often spread their wings to dry after a dive. #birds #cormorant #BirdPhotography #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching
May 26, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Cormorants are expert divers, often seen perching with their wings spread wide to dry after fishing. Unlike most waterbirds, their feathers aren’t fully waterproof, so they often spread their wings to dry after a dive. #birds #cormorant #BirdPhotography #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching
The Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is one of Australia’s most recognisable birds, known for its bold nature and constant tail-wagging.
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April 28, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is one of Australia’s most recognisable birds, known for its bold nature and constant tail-wagging.
#WillieWagtail #AustralianBirds #Birdwatching
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Always a thrill to spot a Black Swan on today’s birding walk. Such graceful birds! 🖤🦢 #Birdwatching #BlackSwan #AustralianBirds #BirdingAdventures #Waterbirds
April 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Always a thrill to spot a Black Swan on today’s birding walk. Such graceful birds! 🖤🦢 #Birdwatching #BlackSwan #AustralianBirds #BirdingAdventures #Waterbirds
This little Spotted Dove dropped by for a visit today! 🐦 #NatureInMyBackyard #BirdWatching
April 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This little Spotted Dove dropped by for a visit today! 🐦 #NatureInMyBackyard #BirdWatching
Say hello to the Pied Currawong, master of the watchful gaze! 🐦 #BirdsofAustralia #BackyardVisitors
April 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Say hello to the Pied Currawong, master of the watchful gaze! 🐦 #BirdsofAustralia #BackyardVisitors
🦜 Bright, bold, and beautiful — the iconic Sulphur-crested Cockatoo! #AussieWildlife #BirdWatching
April 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
🦜 Bright, bold, and beautiful — the iconic Sulphur-crested Cockatoo! #AussieWildlife #BirdWatching
This gorgeous bird is an Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius), one of Australia’s most striking parrots. It is recognised by its vibrant red head, white cheeks, yellow underparts, and a splash of blue and green on the wings.
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April 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This gorgeous bird is an Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius), one of Australia’s most striking parrots. It is recognised by its vibrant red head, white cheeks, yellow underparts, and a splash of blue and green on the wings.
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Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) photobombed!
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April 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) photobombed!
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Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) on our garden fence yesterday.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) on our garden fence yesterday.
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An Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) on our garden fence this morning. He had his eye on the seeds I'd just put out - but the doves got there first! ##EasternRosella #Rosella #AustralianBirds #BackyardBirds #BirdsofAustralia #Birdwatching
April 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
An Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) on our garden fence this morning. He had his eye on the seeds I'd just put out - but the doves got there first! ##EasternRosella #Rosella #AustralianBirds #BackyardBirds #BirdsofAustralia #Birdwatching
The bird in the foreground with the white body and black head is an Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca). The bird in the background with darker, glossy plumage and a white neck is a Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). #ibis #strawneckedibis #birds #birdwatching
April 8, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The bird in the foreground with the white body and black head is an Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca). The bird in the background with darker, glossy plumage and a white neck is a Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). #ibis #strawneckedibis #birds #birdwatching
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius)!
Spotted a small group of Rosellas in one of our local parks yesterday. These beautiful parrots are common in south-eastern Australia, including around Melbourne. #rosella #birds #birdwatching
Spotted a small group of Rosellas in one of our local parks yesterday. These beautiful parrots are common in south-eastern Australia, including around Melbourne. #rosella #birds #birdwatching
April 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius)!
Spotted a small group of Rosellas in one of our local parks yesterday. These beautiful parrots are common in south-eastern Australia, including around Melbourne. #rosella #birds #birdwatching
Spotted a small group of Rosellas in one of our local parks yesterday. These beautiful parrots are common in south-eastern Australia, including around Melbourne. #rosella #birds #birdwatching
Crested Pigeon looking stylish! 🎩✨
That sleek mohawk isn’t just for show—this bird can make its wings whistle in flight! 🎶
#Birdwatching #CrestedPigeon #MohawkVibes #NatureLover #Birds
That sleek mohawk isn’t just for show—this bird can make its wings whistle in flight! 🎶
#Birdwatching #CrestedPigeon #MohawkVibes #NatureLover #Birds
March 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Crested Pigeon looking stylish! 🎩✨
That sleek mohawk isn’t just for show—this bird can make its wings whistle in flight! 🎶
#Birdwatching #CrestedPigeon #MohawkVibes #NatureLover #Birds
That sleek mohawk isn’t just for show—this bird can make its wings whistle in flight! 🎶
#Birdwatching #CrestedPigeon #MohawkVibes #NatureLover #Birds
Check out this Australian Coot! 🦆✨
Those lobed toes aren’t just for swimming—they help on land too! Nature’s own all-terrain feet. 🚀
#Birdwatching #AustralianCoot #WildFeet #NatureLover #Birds
Those lobed toes aren’t just for swimming—they help on land too! Nature’s own all-terrain feet. 🚀
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March 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Check out this Australian Coot! 🦆✨
Those lobed toes aren’t just for swimming—they help on land too! Nature’s own all-terrain feet. 🚀
#Birdwatching #AustralianCoot #WildFeet #NatureLover #Birds
Those lobed toes aren’t just for swimming—they help on land too! Nature’s own all-terrain feet. 🚀
#Birdwatching #AustralianCoot #WildFeet #NatureLover #Birds
A graceful Australian Pelican gliding through the water. Such an elegant sight! 🦢✨ #Birdwatching #AustralianPelican #Birds
March 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A graceful Australian Pelican gliding through the water. Such an elegant sight! 🦢✨ #Birdwatching #AustralianPelican #Birds
Spotted this striking Magpie-lark at the Western Treatment Plant! Such a bold black-and-white beauty. 🖤🤍 #Birdwatching #MagpieLark #WesternTreatmentPlant #Birds
March 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Spotted this striking Magpie-lark at the Western Treatment Plant! Such a bold black-and-white beauty. 🖤🤍 #Birdwatching #MagpieLark #WesternTreatmentPlant #Birds