Did a quick loop around the Buntine and Buchanan Highways in the NT with a little bit of the Victoria Highway. This is a selection from the drive. Hope you enjoy.
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What a great selection here, I'm impressed with the northern rosella.
I have noticed that you put a link to the striated pardalote and looking at the photo I think it is a red browed pardalote.
Hi Headsie, My understanding is that the red-browed has the normal look of a striated, but has the spots of the spotted pardalote on the top of its head, which these guys didn't. Always happy to be proven incorrect though as bird-watching is always a learning experience. Thanks for the comments. The Northern Rosellas were a nice surprise, at least one pair hung around the camp area. Cheers, Richard
I've succumbed to the birding bug!
Alice Springs, NT
Hope we enjoy? Just sat down and a crack a beer, and wow........
Nightowl.
See it! Hear it!
Mid-North Coast NSW
Hi darinnightowl - enjoy the beer, I'm in a dry community this week! Also scored a Pacific Barn Owl and a Southern Boobook during the day. Post on my blog - rwsboa2011.blogspot.com if you wanted another couple. Cheers, Richard
I've succumbed to the birding bug!
Alice Springs, NT
Great selection there Richard, we're having a sip for you as well!
Sipping my beer and enjoying the pics of the masked (immature) and crimson finches , Northern Rosella & Crimson wing parrot & especially the Varied Lorikeet .
Neil
Sitting enjoying my red cordial, reading all the lovely comments.
I've succumbed to the birding bug!
Alice Springs, NT
What a great selection! Makes me feel so glad to see such beautiful birds in our country.
Karen
Brisbane southside.
Try not to have too much Red cordial, you'll be bouncing off the walls.
WOW! What a great selection of birds, Richard. The Varied Lorikeets would have been a tick for me. Have yet to see any despite being in suitable country a few times. One day.....
Cheers,
George
Melbourne, VIC
wow, what a great selection of birds
and thanks for the Blog address - some great pics there
Peter
Great stuff Richard! Most of those would've been new for me so I can't tell you how jealous this made me
Cheers, Owen.
What a great day out, love em all but I love the Crimson Finch.
Regards
Shane
Thanks for the comments above from all of you. I would encourage everyone to get up to A) Kakadu and B) the Victoria River District oh and if you've still got time and money there is always El Questro Station and Parry Lagoons just up the road north of Kununurra, escape the cold and follow that birding dream!
Richard
I've succumbed to the birding bug!
Alice Springs, NT
Hi Richard Did a trip from Sydney via the Stony desert to Birdsville and and finished at Wyndham. Swagged it all the way, stopped off at Parry lagoon. El Questro Bungle Bungle and just took it all in. Seen a lot of the birds and heaps of snakes including what we think was a big Taipan in camp did not get to close for a ID .Great part of the country.
Nightowl
See it! Hear it!
Mid-North Coast NSW
I'm addicted to birding photos too, which is probably why many of us are here
Lucky you to see so many on your outing.
Kathiemt
Selby, Victoria