I just cannot work out what this bird is.
I thought it might be a red or little wattlebird but it has a red beak.
I'm confused. Can anyone help please.
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Here is an out of focus shot that shows the whole bird.
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Or is it some kind of oriole? honeyeater?
ich bin bamboozled..
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cheers,
steve
oh, and btw, the location was ash island on the hunter river, newcastle.
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And, I could not id this raptor.
Can anyone help id this one please.
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Is it a swamp harrier?
Sorry about the quality, it was a long way off and i did a massive crop..
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steve
G'day Steve,
I reckon it might be a juvenile olive-backed oriole.
Cheers,
GeorgeP
Cheers,
George
Melbourne, VIC
Hi Steve think you might be right with harrier if you would like to email me the original image I'd like to try and clean it up
Cheers
Nick
Hi stevehapp,
your first bird is a juvenile OB-Oriole and the raptor is most likely a Swamp Harrier because of its upheld wings and the habitat. I have been to Ash Island before and they seem to be quite common there.
Max Breckenridge,
Gladesville, Sydney...
Thanks george and max.
I had a good look at pics on the web for the ob oriole and it seems like you guys are right.
top job.
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Nick, pic sent, go for it!
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cheers,
steve