More than just Waders.

We woke to a heavy fog with the weather forecast for showers, so were not quite sure what to expect for our wader count. As we got closer to the coast, the weather did not look like it was going to rain anytime soon though. Not long after we arrived at Norman Point to start the count this Black-necked Stork flew overhead. There were not many birds here this day as there was a person fishing where the birds would normally be resting.

 Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus)

Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius)

The Bush Stone-curlew are often seen on the Golf Course at Tin Can Bay. We counted six on this day.

 

 

 Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus)

There was some good breeding colour on the Lesser Sand Plover at the Mullen's roost site.

 Mixed Waders 

 Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris)(Male)

 On the walk up to the Mullen's roost site the bush birds were very active.

 Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus)

White-breasted Woodswallow (Artamus leucorynchus)

at Norman Point, as well as fishermen.

One of the reasons there were no waders or other seabirds at this site, not one Silver Gull to be seen even with his bait bucket all alone.

 Should have taken the kayak with us, the water was so calm and the reflections were amazing.

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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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Rainbow Beach Carlo

Camping at Carlo The first day of setting up camp was very hot and dry, as were the next few days while the family were with us. They left on the day the rain started. 
We stayed an extra day, and received 5 inches of rain over night. The next morning we packed up in the rain, and  headed for home. After another couple of days the rain stopped and we were flooded in, and trying to dry everything from the camp. 

I would not like to have been on this boat when it got damaged, looks like it has been here a while stuck in the sand.

You would think with all the mangroves there would be plenty of fish and mud crabs. Maybe now after all the rain, but not when we were there. Lucky for us there were plenty of birds around.

Rufous Whistler (Male) (Pachycephala rufiventris)

 Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta)
Caught this one on the hop.

Whistling Kite (Juvenile) (Haliastur sphenurus)
One on the branch, one in the nest.  

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Birds everywhere at Churingas B&B

This post is for Wild Bird Wednesday

Churingas B&B, 80 species so far and the Spring survey still to come.

Red-browed Finch (Neochmia temporalis) 

Rose Robin (Petroica rosea) (Female)

Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) (Male)

A Great Place to See and Hear Birds!!!!!

Hope you have enjoyed my "Birds of Churingas B&B" series.

Not bad for 5 Acres.

Rufous Whistler

A change of season (Autumn) brings the Rufous Whistler into our garden.

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Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris) (Male)

These photos of the Female Rufous Whistler were taken on an earlier trip to Mullens Wader Roost.