10,000 Birds

MARCH 24, 2013

The Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae is Australia’s largest bird standing at up to 2 metres (6 foot 6 inches) tall. They are also inquisitive, so if you observe some near the edge of the road and you want to gain their attention you can turn on your car indicators and they will often investigate rather than run off.

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Australia Investigation Family Groups 179

10,000 Birds

MAY 1, 2011

I noticed a silhouette and we investigated and we got our first Pallid Cuckoo for the year. We discovered another juvenile not far away, so other species have had their eggs swapped out. There is very little information on this species of bird and it is believed that there are only 1500 in Australia.

Australia 150

Australia Investigation Falcons Eggs 150

10,000 Birds

MAY 2, 2021

It was actually ten years ago that we observed our first Painted Snipe in Australia on Grant’s birthday! There is a good mix of bird species both large and small. Goanna investigating the drop-off. We moved in slowly and soon observed that there was a well camouflaged nest with one egg in it. Freshwater crocodile.

Eagles 150

Eagles Falcons Eggs Zebras 150

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

Last weekend we went by vehicle to check on the Pied Oystercatchers that breed along that stretch of beach and there has been continued egg loss over the past few weeks. They are persistent at laying eggs and despite the loss of all the eggs from our last visit there were five new eggs. Pied Oystercatcher shading an egg.

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Eggs Birds Investigation Bears 140