Birdman of Australia
Lover of all birds, particularly Australian birds 🦜 | Sharing photos, facts, and stories about our feathered friends 🐦 | Enthusiast of nature’s finest singers and flyers 🌿
- Based on the grey body, yellow legs, and poised neck, you can tell this is a White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), a common and graceful visitor across much of Australia.
- Here is a Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna). These birds are native to south-eastern Australia and are easily recognised by their vibrant green plumage, red forehead and ear patches, and a blue crown. They are nectar-feeding parrots often seen in flowering eucalyptus trees. #Birds #BirdWatching
- This is a Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus). It's a striking bird with a glossy blue-black head and neck, a long, sharp black bill, and slender pink legs. Its body is mostly white with bold black wings. #Birds #Stork #BlackNeckedStork #Nature #Wetlands
- These are Crested Pigeons! They've got that signature feather crest that makes them stand out. Their plumage is a mix of soft greys, pinks, and whites, with some striking black stripes on their wings. We've named our two Molly and Polly. #CrestedPigeon #BackyardBirds #WildlifeSpotting #Birds
- Cormorants are expert divers, often seen perching with their wings spread wide to dry after fishing. Unlike most waterbirds, their feathers aren’t fully waterproof, so they often spread their wings to dry after a dive. #birds #cormorant #BirdPhotography #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching
- I think this could be a Black Kite #birds
- The Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is one of Australia’s most recognisable birds, known for its bold nature and constant tail-wagging. #WillieWagtail #AustralianBirds #Birdwatching
- Always a thrill to spot a Black Swan on today’s birding walk. Such graceful birds! 🖤🦢 #Birdwatching #BlackSwan #AustralianBirds #BirdingAdventures #Waterbirds
- This little Spotted Dove dropped by for a visit today! 🐦 #NatureInMyBackyard #BirdWatching
- Say hello to the Pied Currawong, master of the watchful gaze! 🐦 #BirdsofAustralia #BackyardVisitors
- 🦜 Bright, bold, and beautiful — the iconic Sulphur-crested Cockatoo! #AussieWildlife #BirdWatching
- This gorgeous bird is an Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius), one of Australia’s most striking parrots. It is recognised by its vibrant red head, white cheeks, yellow underparts, and a splash of blue and green on the wings. #AustralianBirds #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #BirdwatchingAustralia
- Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) photobombed! #PiedCurrawong #AustralianBirds #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #BirdwatchingAustralia
- Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) on our garden fence yesterday. #PiedCurrawong #AustralianBirds #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #BirdwatchingAustralia #WildlifePhotography #BirdNerd #BirdLovers #NatureLovers #FeatheredFriends
- An Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) on our garden fence this morning. He had his eye on the seeds I'd just put out - but the doves got there first! ##EasternRosella #Rosella #AustralianBirds #BackyardBirds #BirdsofAustralia #Birdwatching
- The bird in the foreground with the white body and black head is an Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca). The bird in the background with darker, glossy plumage and a white neck is a Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). #ibis #strawneckedibis #birds #birdwatching
- Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius)! Spotted a small group of Rosellas in one of our local parks yesterday. These beautiful parrots are common in south-eastern Australia, including around Melbourne. #rosella #birds #birdwatching
- Crested Pigeon looking stylish! 🎩✨ That sleek mohawk isn’t just for show—this bird can make its wings whistle in flight! 🎶 #Birdwatching #CrestedPigeon #MohawkVibes #NatureLover #Birds
- Check out this Australian Coot! 🦆✨ Those lobed toes aren’t just for swimming—they help on land too! Nature’s own all-terrain feet. 🚀 #Birdwatching #AustralianCoot #WildFeet #NatureLover #Birds
- A graceful Australian Pelican gliding through the water. Such an elegant sight! 🦢✨ #Birdwatching #AustralianPelican #Birds
- Spotted this striking Magpie-lark at the Western Treatment Plant! Such a bold black-and-white beauty. 🖤🤍 #Birdwatching #MagpieLark #WesternTreatmentPlant #Birds
- Meet the White-faced Heron! 🪶👑 This elegant hunter wades through wetlands & grassy fields, stalking fish & insects with patience. 🐟💦 Often seen solo, they’re masters of stealth! Spotted one near you? #WhiteFacedHeron #Birdwatching #AustralianBirds #NaturePhotography #BirdNerd
- Say hello to the Pacific Black Duck! 🦆✨ With its striking face stripes & blue-grey bill, this Aussie native is a pro at dabbling for food. 🍃💦 They can even hybridise with Mallards! Ever spotted one? #PacificBlackDuck #WildlifePhotography #Birdwatching #AustralianBirds #DuckLife
- Meet the Masked Lapwing! 🐦⚡ This bold bird has yellow wattles & a loud call. Found in parks & wetlands, they defend their nests fiercely—even dive-bombing intruders! 😲 Have you seen one? #MaskedLapwing #Birdwatching #AustralianBirds #NatureLover
- 🏃♂️💨 Always on the move! This Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) was strutting beside the muddy pond. A nomadic wetland bird, it prefers running to flying and appears wherever water is plentiful. #BlackTailedNativeHen #AustralianBirds #BirdPhotography #WetlandBirds #BirdWatching
- Spotted this stunning Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) perched among the eucalyptus. These vibrant parrots are common in southeastern Australia and are known for their striking red and blue plumage.🌿🐦 #CrimsonRosella #AustralianBirds #AussieBirds #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography
- Saw this Australasian Swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)at our local pond. It has striking blue and black plumage, a bright red frontal shield and beak, and long reddish legs with large feet, which help it navigate marshy environments. #Birds #Swamphen #AustralianBirds #BirdsOfAustralia #BirdWatching
- Australian Pelicans (Pelecanus conspicillatus) seen at the Western Treatment Plant, Victoria. Large white body with black wings Long, pale pinkish bill with a throat pouch Black markings on the back of the neck and tail Short legs compared to other pelicans #Birds #Pelican #WTP
- I saw this colourful Musk Lorikeet in Whittlesea Reservoir Park this morning. These birds are commonly found in eucalypt forests and urban parks in southeastern Australia. They are often seen feeding on nectar from flowering eucalyptus trees. #Birds #MuskLorikeet #Whittlesea
- Silent Hunter of the Skies 🦅✨ Spotted this stunning Black-shouldered Kite at the Western Treatment Plant, Point Wilson VIC! Perched on a fence post, scanning the grasslands, these small raptors are masters of the hover-hunt #BlackShoulderedKite #Birdwatching #WesternTreatmentPlant #RaptorLife
- Majestic Brolgas at WTP! 🏞️🦩 Spotted these stunning Brolgas at the Western Treatment Plant—one of Victoria’s best birdwatching hotspots! 🌿✨ Known for their graceful courtship dances, these iconic Australian cranes are always a thrill to see in the wild. 🦩📸 #Brolga #Birdwatching #Birds
- Look who dropped by for a snack! These Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are some of the most charismatic birds in Australia—playful, noisy, and full of personality! #SulphurCrestedCockatoo #BackyardBirds #AustralianWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #CheekyBirds #BirdNerd #NatureLovers
- Spotted this stunning Pacific Black Duck gliding through the water! Its distinctive black eye stripe and beautifully patterned feathers make it one of Australia’s most recognisable native ducks. #PacificBlackDuck #AustralianBirds #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #Waterbirds
- Look who’s visiting our garden! 🌿 This beautiful Spotted Dove is a common sight in Australia, known for its soft cooing and distinctive spotted collar. #SpottedDove #BackyardBirds #BirdWatching #AustralianBirds #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers #BirdNerd #FeatheredFriends #UrbanBirding
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- Spotted this elegant White-faced Heron at the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne the other day. 🪶🌿 These graceful hunters are a common sight around wetlands, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Love how it perched so perfectly for a photo! #BirdWatching #Birds #BirdPhotography
- These Black Swans strike a perfect pose by the water’s edge. Their graceful curves, rich black plumage, and vibrant red bills make them a true icon of Australian waterways. 🦢✨ #BlackSwan #BirdWatching #NatureBeauty #Birds #BirdPhotography
- Elegant and effortlessly graceful, the Pied Stilt wades through shallow waters on its stick-like legs. With striking black-and-white plumage and a delicate, needle-like bill, it’s always a joy to spot! 🌊🐦 #Birdwatching #PiedStilt #AustralianBirds #Birds
- This bird I spotted yesterday is a Yellow-billed Spoonbill, a striking water bird found in Australia and New Zealand. It has the most distinctive bill, long and spoon-shaped, which helps it sweep through the water to catch fish, crustaceans, and insects. #Spoonbill #BirdsOfAustralia #Birds
- Perched and poised! 🐦✨ The agile Welcome Swallow, a master of the skies, is always ready to take flight. These little aerial acrobats can catch insects in mid-air with incredible precision! #WelcomeSwallow #BirdsOfAustralia #Birds
- I was lucky enough to see a pair of Cape Barren Geese yesterday. They were once considered extinct, and in the 1950s, they were believed to be on the brink of extinction, but conservation efforts have helped their population recover. #CapeBarrenGoose #AustralianBirds #BirdPhotography #BirdWatching
- Although native to Eurasia, the Eurasian Coot has also been introduced to parts of North America, where it has adapted to various environments, from ponds to rivers. We get plenty of these around our way, in Melbourne, Australia #EurasianCoot #Coots #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Birds
- Little Pied Cormorant (Microcarbo melanoleucos): 🌊 No Waterproof Feathers! – Unlike ducks, their feathers aren’t waterproof, which helps them dive deeper but means they must dry their wings after every swim. #LittlePiedCormorant #Waterbird #DivingBird #Cormorant #AussieWildlife #Birds
