Bush Birds.

Took a slight detour on the way home the other day to check what might be on a dam. As we went along the road I saw a flock of small birds land in the long grass, though when I went to find them they were nowhere to be seen. However this Golden-headed Cisticola flew up and landed not far from me. I only managed a couple of shots before it went and hid in the long grass.

Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis)

Grey Fantail (Rhipidura albiscapa)

Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus)

Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis)

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Mullen's Bush Birds

There is more to Mullen's Picnic Area and Cooloola Foreshores than just Waders if one takes the time to look around the area. Here are some of the Bush Birds to be seen.

A small watercourse flowing into the bay. 

Leaden Flycatcher (Myiagra rubecula)(Male) 

Olive-backed Oriole (Oriolus sagittatus) (Juvenile) 

Peaceful Dove (Geopelia placida (striata)) 

Rainbow Bee-eater  (Merops ornatus)

Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) (Male)

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TCB Bird Walk

Continuing our walk along the Tin Can Bay Foreshore we came across Rainbow Bee-eaters, Pied Oystercatchers, Silver Gulls, Bar-tailed Godwits and Blue-faced Honeyeaters just to name a few.

Did not know it at the time but there was an Immature Pied Oystercatcher among those we photographed. It is the one in the middle, with pale legs, dark tip to the bill, and no red around the eye, so it was good to see some young made it this far.

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Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus) (Near Adult form)

Pied Oystercatcher (Haematopus longirostris)

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis) (Immature)

When the tide is in along the bird walk.