Birds of Patchwork Cottage

Last time we went to Patchwork Cottage it was Winter, with 61 species recorded. This time it was Summer, and we managed to record 61 species again with 17 new species to add to the list, giving a combined total of 79 species over the two seasons, including one earlier record. Spring is yet to come!

Variegated Fairy-wren (Malurus lamberti) (M)

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula) (F)

While I was trying to track down a Wonga Pigeon I heard a Wompoo calling, and after a little while managed to find him. As we walked back along the road, a Wonga flew up and into the trees before I could take a photo. Maybe I will have better luck next time.

Wompoo Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus magnificus)

Buckinghamia celsissima

Common Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica)

As the name implies, this plant is sensitive to touch and closes its leaves when disturbed. Is is an exotic species introduced from Central & South America.

Bath Time at Ride on Mary Bush Retreat

On our last visit to Bush Retreat it was Spring, and we recorded 46 species during our stay. This time it was Summer, with the end total down to 34 species. This is a small property of 10 acres with 2 small dams for water, and a gully that flows for only a short time after rain. The weather was very hot and humid, and the birds were not calling very much. The bird bath was very popular though in the early morning.

White-throated Honeyeater (Melithreptus albogularis)

White-throated Honeyeater & Yellow-faced Honeyeater (Lichenostomus chrysops)

Lewin's Honeyeater (Meliphaga lewinii) & Yellow-faced Honeyeater

Lewin's Honeyeater

Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) &

White-throated Treecreeper (Cormobates leucophaeus)

White-throated Treecreeper

Brown Honeyeater

Red-backed Fairy-wren (Malurus melanocephalus)

Bath with a view

If it got much hotter, I was going to try out the bath without fire under it to heat the water.

Open air shower

Bush Retreat

Brooloo Park Birds

A very good couple of days spent birdwatching and recording at Brooloo Park.

Last time we were there in July we had 65 species for the 2 days, and this time we managed to get 75 species over 2 days. Total for the property 92 with one more count to come in spring. Let's hope we can get over the 100 mark then!

Little Black Cormorant (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris)

Dusky Honeyeater (Myzomela obscura)

Brown Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia amboinensis)

Golden Whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis)