10,000 Birds

JULY 4, 2023

The species are taxonomically divided into two families: Tytonidae, Barn-Owls, and Strigidae, Owls, encompassed in one order, Strigiformes. Unlike some of her previous subjects–Ravens, Kea Parrots, Satin Bowerbirds–owls don’t do much. They roost and hunt, at night (mostly) when we can’t see them.

Owls 224

Owls Science Barn Owls Penguins 224

10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2015

All of the green coloured round shrubs are commonly called Spinifex, but it is in fact a member of the Triodia family and it is important to be careful of getting any of the leaf tips caught in your skin, because it can easily lead to an infection. It is of course the food of the Night Parrot , but none were observed on this occasion!

Birds 167

Birds Camels Cattle Zebras 167

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

In the more sheltered areas the heathland is given over to eucalyptus forests. Also common is the White-browed Scrubwren , a member of the Australasian warbler family. White-browed Scrubwren ( Sericornis frontalis ) This being Australia there are parrots too. And a blaze of wildlflowers too.

Protection 159

Protection Species Australia Shelters 159

10,000 Birds

MARCH 17, 2013

The National Park is unusual because it offers very few facilities compared to most, but there is a sealed road right into the small car park and a shade shelter with a table and chairs and information about the park. As we wandered along the trail we soon encountered family groups of both White-winged Fairywrens and Variegated Fairywrens.

Feral 150

Feral Pelicans Ducks Pigs 150