shae's Identifications
Photos / Sounds
What
Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus)Observer
tristanbestDescription
A surprising find to what had been annoying 'Gary the magpie' all day.
The imm heron has located next doors turtle pond.
Photos / Sounds
What
Australian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)Observer
khhardingDescription
Sitting on power line with two other magpie sightings nearby.
Photos / Sounds
What
Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus)Observer
tom-nataDescription
This bird has been sighted regularly this winter.
Photos / Sounds
What
Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus)Observer
tom-nataDescription
Black-winged stilt, Australian spotted crake, and black-fronted dotterel in Newell's Paddock wetlands, Footscray.
The water level in the wetlands has dropped significantly this summer (2013).
Photos / Sounds
What
Feral Pigeon (Columba livia var. domestica)Observer
tom-nataDescription
Observed in Woodlands Park, Essendon. Also a hybrid duck.
Photos / Sounds
What
Long-billed Corella (Cacatua tenuirostris)Observer
arthur_chapmanDescription
Long-billed Corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) at Ballan, Victoria, Australia. Photographed on 10 December 2011.
These birds were in huge flocks of up to 200 individuals. They are feeding on the corms of the introduced Onion weed (Romulea rosea var. australis and Romulea minutiflora) both of which are common in the swampy ground.
Photos / Sounds
What
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena)Observer
arthur_chapmanDescription
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) in Ballan, Victoria, Australia. Altitude 505 m amsl. Photographed on 5 August 2011.
Photos / Sounds
What
Southeastern Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa ssp. alisteri)Observer
arthur_chapmanDescription
Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa alisteri) in Whipstick Scrub Section of Bungal State Forest, west of Ballan, Victoria, Australia. Photographed on 16 March 2012.
Photos / Sounds
What
Southeastern Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa ssp. alisteri)Observer
arthur_chapmanDescription
Juvenile Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa alisteri) in Whipstick Scrub Section of Bungal State Forest, west of Ballan, Victoria, Australia. Photographed on 16 March 2012.
Juvenile that appeared to have only recently begun flying.
Photos / Sounds
What
Willie-Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)Observer
arthur_chapmanDescription
Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) at Ballan, Victoria, Australia. Altitude: 504 m amsl. Photographed on 20 September 2011.
Photos / Sounds
What
Long-billed Corella (Cacatua tenuirostris)Observer
arthur_chapmanDescription
Long-billed Corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) at Ballan, Victoria, Australia. Photographed on 7 December 2011.
These birds were in huge flocks of up to 200 individuals. They are feeding on the corms of the introduced Onion weed (Romulea rosea var. australis and Romulea minutiflora) both of which are common in the swampy ground.
Stats
- 35
