10,000 Birds

JANUARY 19, 2020

I always approach the bridge slowly to see what bird species are below and around the area. There is a family of feral foxes that I often encounter near Bennison Creek. Once I find a few active species I watch and wait. This particular tree has been excellent for a variety of bird species including Eastern Spinebills.

Fox 153

Fox Feral Ducks Horses 153

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2018

Every single species, even the European Starlings above, count as one bird on the year’s checklist. Sadly, though I managed to sneak out of the house while friends and family entertained each other, the goose had flown the coop. On January first my year list, just like every other birder’s year list, reverted to zero.

Ducks 101

Ducks Litter Feral 2017 101

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2013

It appeared that Lake Bindegolly National Park could also offer us the same birding opportunities if there was water present. As we wandered along the trail we soon encountered family groups of both White-winged Fairywrens and Variegated Fairywrens. Feral pigs. Orange Chat. Australian Pelicans soaring in the thermals.

Feral 147

Feral Pelicans Ducks Pigs 147

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 10, 2011

Clearly this is not a particularly good idea, but there are also situations where a birder may be a passenger, and this presents opportunities for a kind of speed-birding, where a trip of a few hours can give you a hasty introduction to an area’s birds. Feral Turkey are also quite common.

New Zealand 174

New Zealand Birds Thailand Falcons 174