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Birdman of Australia

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Lover of all birds, particularly Australian birds 🦜 | Sharing photos, facts, and stories about our feathered friends 🐦 | Enthusiast of nature’s finest singers and flyers 🌿

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Based on the grey body, yellow legs, and poised neck, you can tell this is a White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), a common and graceful visitor across much of Australia.

25.06.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is a Musk Lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna). These birds are native to south-eastern Australia and are easily recognised by their vibrant green plumage, red forehead and ear patches, and a blue crown. They are nectar-feeding parrots often seen in flowering eucalyptus trees.
#Birds
#BirdWatching

28.05.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a Black-necked Stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus). It's a striking bird with a glossy blue-black head and neck, a long, sharp black bill, and slender pink legs. Its body is mostly white with bold black wings. #Birds #Stork #BlackNeckedStork #Nature #Wetlands

27.05.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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These are Crested Pigeons! They've got that signature feather crest that makes them stand out. Their plumage is a mix of soft greys, pinks, and whites, with some striking black stripes on their wings. We've named our two Molly and Polly. #CrestedPigeon #BackyardBirds #WildlifeSpotting #Birds

27.05.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cormorants are expert divers, often seen perching with their wings spread wide to dry after fishing. Unlike most waterbirds, their feathers aren’t fully waterproof, so they often spread their wings to dry after a dive. #birds #cormorant #BirdPhotography #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching

26.05.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I think this could be a Black Kite #birds

13.05.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) is one of Australia’s most recognisable birds, known for its bold nature and constant tail-wagging.
#WillieWagtail #AustralianBirds #Birdwatching

28.04.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Always a thrill to spot a Black Swan on today’s birding walk. Such graceful birds! πŸ–€πŸ¦’ #Birdwatching #BlackSwan #AustralianBirds #BirdingAdventures #Waterbirds

26.04.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This little Spotted Dove dropped by for a visit today! 🐦 #NatureInMyBackyard #BirdWatching

26.04.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Say hello to the Pied Currawong, master of the watchful gaze! 🐦 #BirdsofAustralia #BackyardVisitors

25.04.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🦜 Bright, bold, and beautiful β€” the iconic Sulphur-crested Cockatoo! #AussieWildlife #BirdWatching

25.04.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This gorgeous bird is an Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius), one of Australia’s most striking parrots. It is recognised by its vibrant red head, white cheeks, yellow underparts, and a splash of blue and green on the wings.

#AustralianBirds
#BirdPhotography
#BackyardBirding
#BirdwatchingAustralia

24.04.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) photobombed!

#PiedCurrawong
#AustralianBirds
#BirdPhotography
#BackyardBirding
#BirdwatchingAustralia

24.04.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina) on our garden fence yesterday.

#PiedCurrawong
#AustralianBirds
#BirdPhotography
#BackyardBirding
#BirdwatchingAustralia
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdNerd
#BirdLovers
#NatureLovers
#FeatheredFriends

24.04.2025 00:05 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius) on our garden fence this morning. He had his eye on the seeds I'd just put out - but the doves got there first! ##EasternRosella #Rosella #AustralianBirds #BackyardBirds #BirdsofAustralia #Birdwatching

11.04.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The bird in the foreground with the white body and black head is an Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca). The bird in the background with darker, glossy plumage and a white neck is a Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). #ibis #strawneckedibis #birds #birdwatching

08.04.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eastern Rosella (Platycercus eximius)!

Spotted a small group of Rosellas in one of our local parks yesterday. These beautiful parrots are common in south-eastern Australia, including around Melbourne. #rosella #birds #birdwatching

08.04.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s the feet I love!

01.04.2025 05:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Crested Pigeon looking stylish! 🎩✨

That sleek mohawk isn’t just for showβ€”this bird can make its wings whistle in flight! 🎢

#Birdwatching #CrestedPigeon #MohawkVibes #NatureLover #Birds

30.03.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this Australian Coot! πŸ¦†βœ¨

Those lobed toes aren’t just for swimmingβ€”they help on land too! Nature’s own all-terrain feet. πŸš€

#Birdwatching #AustralianCoot #WildFeet #NatureLover #Birds

30.03.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A graceful Australian Pelican gliding through the water. Such an elegant sight! 🦒✨ #Birdwatching #AustralianPelican #Birds

30.03.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spotted this striking Magpie-lark at the Western Treatment Plant! Such a bold black-and-white beauty. πŸ–€πŸ€ #Birdwatching #MagpieLark #WesternTreatmentPlant #Birds

29.03.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the White-faced Heron! πŸͺΆπŸ‘‘ This elegant hunter wades through wetlands & grassy fields, stalking fish & insects with patience. πŸŸπŸ’¦ Often seen solo, they’re masters of stealth! Spotted one near you? #WhiteFacedHeron #Birdwatching #AustralianBirds #NaturePhotography #BirdNerd

29.03.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Say hello to the Pacific Black Duck! πŸ¦†βœ¨ With its striking face stripes & blue-grey bill, this Aussie native is a pro at dabbling for food. πŸƒπŸ’¦ They can even hybridise with Mallards! Ever spotted one? #PacificBlackDuck #WildlifePhotography #Birdwatching #AustralianBirds #DuckLife

28.03.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That sounds great - except for the harrier!

28.03.2025 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Masked Lapwing! 🐦⚑ This bold bird has yellow wattles & a loud call. Found in parks & wetlands, they defend their nests fiercelyβ€”even dive-bombing intruders! 😲 Have you seen one? #MaskedLapwing #Birdwatching #AustralianBirds #NatureLover

28.03.2025 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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