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Sharing snapshots of my backyard buddies ๐Ÿฆœ๐Ÿž local wildlife, and the adventures of my pets. Featuring Hoppy, my favourite feathered friend, a one legged crimson rosella. All birds in my photos are wild. All photos, except re-shares, are my own.

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Eastern spinebill hovering near a flower

Eastern spinebill hovering near a flower

Perhaps my favourite little visitor at the moment. The eastern Spinebill. They hover like hummingbirds, sipping at nectar

#aussieBirds #birds #australia #australianBirds #wildBirds #birds #nature #naturePhotography #birbs

10.08.2025 04:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

#cockatoo putting on a show

#australia #australianBirds #birds #naturePhotography #nature #wildBirds

07.08.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Crimson Rosella

Crimson Rosella

Crimson Rosellas are very territorial and will chase away others that venture too close to their territory.

#birds #aussieBirds #wildBirds #Nikon #nature #naturePhotogpraphy #parrot #rosella

04.08.2025 02:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Silvereye

Silvereye

Another cute little silver eye. Really loving the small songbirds atm.

#birds #aussieBirds #Australia #australianBirds #welcomeNeighbour #nikon

19.07.2025 12:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
yellow faced honeyeater

yellow faced honeyeater

The blue eyes of the yellow faced honeyeater. Cute little visitor to my yard today.
#welcomeNeighbour #birds #aussieBirds #nikon #naturePhotography #wildBirds #australia

19.07.2025 10:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
yellow faced honeyeater

yellow faced honeyeater

This little yellow faced honeyeater likes singing 30 minutes before dawn because apparently 6am isnt early enough ๐Ÿ˜…
#welcomeNeighbour #birds #aussieBirds #nature #naturePhotography #nikon #australia

19.07.2025 10:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I *love* Kookaburras. Great photos :)

19.07.2025 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Silver eye

Silver eye

These pocket sized performers are only 11-13cm long and weigh about 10 grams. They're accomplished travellers, flying from #Tasmania to the mainland (about 250km!) A massive distance for such a tiny #birb. This photo was taken in the tree adjacent my yard, welcome neighbour! :)

#birds #aussieBirds

18.07.2025 11:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Sulphur Crested Cockatoo

Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. These feathery troublemakers love to hang out in big, noisy groups and can live for over 70 years.
#birds #aussieBirds #australianBirds #nature #naturePhotography #wildBirds #nikon

09.07.2025 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Easter Spinebill

Easter Spinebill

Meeting my new neighbours.
An eastern spinebill visited today. These little energetic birds can hover in mid-air while sipping nectar from flowers, just like a hummingbird.

#nature #birds #aussieBirds #naturePhotography #wildBirds #australia #spinebill #nikon

09.07.2025 06:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Galahs

Galahs

Crested Pidgeons

Crested Pidgeons

Willy Wagtail

Willy Wagtail

Australian Magpie

Australian Magpie

02.07.2025 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Wattlebird

Wattlebird

Hoppy having a feed

Hoppy having a feed

Peewee

Peewee

Weebill

Weebill

02.07.2025 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Wild sulphur crested cockatoo

Wild sulphur crested cockatoo

Crimson Rosella

Crimson Rosella

eastern Rosella

eastern Rosella

Little Corella

Little Corella

Im moving house tomorrow, will really miss my little feathered friends and worry about Hoppy because it has been a harsh winter so far. Got some boxes of seed that I'll give to neighbours in the hope they might continue to feed them.

#wildBirds #birds #australianBirds #parrots #nature

02.07.2025 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Sakhalin Leaf Warbler perches on a mossy tree stump, surrounded by a vibrant green forest background with soft bokeh. The bird is facing left, showing its olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts.
ใ‚จใ‚พใƒ ใ‚ทใ‚ฏใ‚คใŒ่‹”ใ‚€ใ—ใŸๆœจใฎๅˆ‡ใ‚Šๆ ชใซใจใพใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹ใ€‚่ƒŒๆ™ฏใฏๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใใผใ‘ใŸ็ท‘ใฎๆฃฎใงใ€้ณฅใฏๅทฆใ‚’ๅ‘ใใ€ใ‚ชใƒชใƒผใƒ–ใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚ฆใƒณใฎ่ƒŒไธญใจๆทกใ„่…น้ƒจใŒ่ฆ‹ใˆใฆใ„ใ‚‹ใ€‚

A Sakhalin Leaf Warbler perches on a mossy tree stump, surrounded by a vibrant green forest background with soft bokeh. The bird is facing left, showing its olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts. ใ‚จใ‚พใƒ ใ‚ทใ‚ฏใ‚คใŒ่‹”ใ‚€ใ—ใŸๆœจใฎๅˆ‡ใ‚Šๆ ชใซใจใพใฃใฆใ„ใ‚‹ใ€‚่ƒŒๆ™ฏใฏๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใใผใ‘ใŸ็ท‘ใฎๆฃฎใงใ€้ณฅใฏๅทฆใ‚’ๅ‘ใใ€ใ‚ชใƒชใƒผใƒ–ใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚ฆใƒณใฎ่ƒŒไธญใจๆทกใ„่…น้ƒจใŒ่ฆ‹ใˆใฆใ„ใ‚‹ใ€‚

This bird is a Sakhalin Leaf Warbler. It sang right in front of me, so I can say that with confidence. But without the song, itโ€™s really hard to tell! ๐Ÿ˜“ ๐Ÿชถ
ในใ€ๅˆฅใซใ€€#ใ‚ฑใƒ„ๆ›œๆ—ฅใ€€ใ‚’ๆ„่ญ˜ใ—ใŸใ‚ใ‘ใ˜ใ‚ƒใชใ„ใ‚“ใ ใ‹ใ‚‰ใญใƒƒโ€ผ๏ธ
๐Ÿคฃ
#nature
#photography
#animals
#wildlife
#SakhalinLeafWarbler
#ใ‚จใ‚พใƒ ใ‚ทใ‚ฏใ‚ค
#birds
#้‡Ž้ณฅ

23.06.2025 04:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 152    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
A white and brown streaked body gives way to a black back and wings. The wings have a cream patch in the center on top with parts of brown next to that. Underneath they are white with black leading edges. Looking like a heron but stockier, smaller and shorter with a more substantial beak, still a stabby job! It feet are yellow and clawed for climbing among the reeds, where they feed, nest and hide.
It is flying away from the viewer at a 45 degree angle. Taken amongst hundreds of other awful photos as the bird dashes across the lake at El Hondo, Spain.

A white and brown streaked body gives way to a black back and wings. The wings have a cream patch in the center on top with parts of brown next to that. Underneath they are white with black leading edges. Looking like a heron but stockier, smaller and shorter with a more substantial beak, still a stabby job! It feet are yellow and clawed for climbing among the reeds, where they feed, nest and hide. It is flying away from the viewer at a 45 degree angle. Taken amongst hundreds of other awful photos as the bird dashes across the lake at El Hondo, Spain.

It took me 5 weeks to capture any usable image of a Little Bittern. They bolt out the reeds, unannounced and it's pure luck to be looking in the right direction. This is the best I have managed so far and it's terrible!! #birds
#WaderWednesday

18.06.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 705    ๐Ÿ” 53    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 44    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Hoppy foraging with two juvenile crimson rosellas.

Hoppy foraging with two juvenile crimson rosellas.

In winter, Crimson Rosellas gather in small, lively flocks to forage and roost together. This photo shows Hoppy with two juveniles (distinguished by their green feathers) who are most likely their offspring.

#birds #wildBirds #nature #naturePhotography #nikon #australia #australianBirds #parrots

23.06.2025 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Hoppy the one legged wild crimson rosella foraging in the frosty grass.

Hoppy the one legged wild crimson rosella foraging in the frosty grass.

Hoppy foraging in the frost. Crimson rosellas often forage on the ground in winter, searching for fallen seeds and plant material when food in the canopy is less abundant.

#birds #aussieBirds #australianBirds #parrot #nature #naturePhotography #wildBirds

23.06.2025 00:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

#photography #fotografรญa
#nature #flowers
๐Ÿ“ท ึดึถึธ ๐“‚ƒ๐“†ธแต•ฬˆ

21.06.2025 03:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 574    ๐Ÿ” 65    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
a young woman wearing a fur coat and gloves is standing in front of a waterfall . Alt: Arya stark.

Independent, headstrong, smart, adventurous and resourceful

15.06.2025 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pied Currawong

Pied Currawong

#Currawong are smart, they are known to use tools, such as sticks, to extract insects hidden beneath tree bark and other hiding places.

#aussieBirds #birds #nikon #australia #australianBirds #nature #wildBirds #naturePhotography

15.06.2025 07:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Post image

#Parsely Vs Sage

#rabbit #bunny #nikon #animals #pets #RabbitsofBluesky #BunnyLife #herbivore

15.06.2025 06:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Crimson Rosella looking at the camera.

Crimson Rosella looking at the camera.

#CrimsonRosellas donโ€™t just rely on their flashy feathers, they actually sniff each other out! Each bird has a signature scent (akin to an old jumper doused in cheap perfume) that helps them spot friends and family. โ€œEau de parrotโ€ anyone?

#aussieBirds #birds #nature #wildBirds #Australia #Nikon

15.06.2025 06:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 41    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
a little Weebill hanging out on a branch in the rain.

a little Weebill hanging out on a branch in the rain.

The #Weebill plays an important role in the #Australian ecosystem by helping control populations of sap-sucking insects like scale insects and psyllids.

#birds #aussieBirds #australianBirds #nature #naturePhotogrpahy #nikon

15.06.2025 06:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Maple the adorable groodle puppy

Latest addition to our family. Introducing Maple the Adorable :D

#dog #doggo #animals #animalPhotography #groodle #puppy

24.05.2025 06:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Weebill. Australia's smallest bird measuring at 8-9cms and 6grams.

Weebill. Australia's smallest bird measuring at 8-9cms and 6grams.

The #Weebill is #Australia's smallest #bird. They construct dome shaped nests suspended from branches which are woven using grasses, plant fibres, cobwebs, and animal hair. They love visiting my plum tree in small, noisy flocks.

#naturePhotography #wildBirds #nature #aussieBirds #australianBirds

19.05.2025 00:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A barred Owl sits on an Oak Tree branch.

A barred Owl sits on an Oak Tree branch.

A more environmental shot of the Barred Owl from yesterday.

#Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #Photography #Animals #PhotographersUnited #Owls

18.05.2025 00:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
wild Sulphur crested cockatoo

wild Sulphur crested cockatoo

who's a pretty boy

#cockatoo #birds #aussieBirds #parrot #wildBird #australia #nikon #nature #naturePhotography

14.05.2025 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Eastern Rosella

Eastern Rosella

Their bright, green and blue feathers are coloured by light refraction through microscopic structures in their feathers, a phenomenon known as structural colouration.

#birds #aussieBirds #australianBirds #nature #wildBirds #naturePhotography #nikon

14.05.2025 01:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just ruffled up. Autumn has hit here and the cooler weather is upon us :)

06.05.2025 07:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
3 superb fairwrens sitting on a branch, huddled together

3 superb fairwrens sitting on a branch, huddled together

Family of Superb #Fairywrens

2 non-breeding males (can tell by the soft blue tint on the tails) and a female.

#aussieBirds #birds #nature #naturePhotography #australia

05.05.2025 03:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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