Restless Flycatcher

Restless Flycatcher

One my favourite birds here in Australia is the Restless Flycatcher. In appearance and behaviour it is similar to the Willie Wagtail (click to view). In fact, the two species are often found in the same locality, sometimes feeding on insects only a few metres from each other.

My wife also loves this species and she calls it the "Scissors Grinder" bird because its call in somewhat like a scissors noise. Many other birders also call it by this name. It is widespread throughout much of Australia except in the drier, warmer inland regions.

This bird was photographed in the Barmah Forest in northern Victoria.

You can read about and see more photos of Australian birds on my other site Trevor's Birding here.

Australian Brown Treecreeper

Brown Treecreeper

Australia has many small bush birds. Included in this vast array of smaller birds are the family known as treecreepers. One of the common species in this family is the Brown treecreeper, shown in today's photo. This species is quite common in the eastern half of the continent.

They forage on the ground for insects, beetles and worms, digging through the leaf litter. They will also clamber over logs and fallen branches, as well as creeping up and down tree trunks and limbs, lifting bark looking for insects and spiders.

The individual in today's photo was quite tame, approaching to within a few metres of where we were eating our picnic lunch in the Barmah Forest in northern Victoria.

You can see more of my bird photos of Australian birds on my other site Trevor's Birding here.

The Australian Galah

Galah

 

Many experts call Australia the Land of Parrots. There is even a DVD of the same name about our vast range of beautiful parrots. They are in abundance throughout all habitats in this country. Possibly the most recognisable of all our parrots is the Galah. They are common throughout Australia, often occurring in flocks numbering up to 1000s, especially in the cereal growing rural areas. They are also a popular pet and can be taught to say a dozen or more words.

You can see more photos of our beautiful parrots - and many other Australian birds on my other site Trevor's Birding here.

Australian Sulphur Crested Cockatoos

Sulphur Crested Cockatoos in Australia

Australia is rightly called the Land of Parrots. We have a huge range of parrots, nearly all of them very colourful and much sort after by bird lovers and aviculturalists around the world. One of these spectacular parrot species is the Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, a primarily white parrot with a stunning yellow crest. In a flock of many dozens these raucous birds can create an ear-splitting noise as they fly over. A flock of hundreds is something else again!

To see more photos of Australian birds go to my other site, Trevor's Birding here.

White Storks in Morocco

White Stork in Morocco

Now for something a little different.
Normally I do not feature the birds of other countries here, but today I make an exception.
Several years ago my wife, daughter and I had the delight to travel through Morocco for a few weeks. This was primarily a holiday focussing on the cultural heritage sites of this amazing country. Whenever I had a chance, however, I looked out for birding photographic opportunities.
One of the species I encountered often was the White Stork, shown in today's photo.

You can see more of my bird photos on another of my sites, Trevor's Birding here.