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Foster to Toora

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There is a family of feral foxes that I often encounter near Bennison Creek. Foxes were introduced to Australia in 1855 for hunting and have established themselves far and wide. However, we all understand that the guides are there for human reference and not birds! Bennison Creek Bridge. White-eared Honeyeater.

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Baby Mute Swans – “immutabilis” morph

10,000 Birds

Mute Swans are large, white, and decorative, and as such their natural range has been significantly altered by humans who generally enjoy having them around. Within its European range, it was heavily hunted until the late 19th century, and the Mute Swan was subsequently a very rare bird to encounter in the wild.

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