That birdbath looks popular. We have had one at our place in Perth for years. As dry as the climate is here, the birds don’t seem to need it. I have changed its position around the garden many times but never get any customers.
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Drought conditions in South Gippsland probably adds to its attractiveness. Despite my water tanks being down to about a quarter full, I still give it a scrub and change the water on a daily basis.
Apparently a dripper or fountain can increase visitors as ripples in the water attract their eye.
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When the Victorian Ravens take over mine, the other species have to wait their turn.And refills necessary.
For whatever reason, the cockatoos and Little Corellas have just done flyovers this autumn. the nuts must be more prolific elsewhere.
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Got it in one.
Tiny things.
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Some of BH’s recent pics.
#Fan Tailed Cuckoo - Coolart. Possibly my fav pic this year
#Scarlet Robin - Warrandyte-Kinglake
#Peregrine Falcon - Bittern Reservoir
#Flame Robin - Devilbend. Bird on a wire (Barbed that is)
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Really beautiful photos. I’ve probably asked you this before …what camera does she use?
I imagine some of the shots are at quite a distance, yet still crisp and detailed.
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She uses a Nikon Coolpix P950, which she calls “A camera for dummies”. She tends to leave it on the preset birder setting.
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#Powerful Owl. BH followed up a tip today and encountered this huge bird (BH’s actual words were “■■■■■■■ enormous”), so it’s likely a female. BH also copped a series of FO stares as evidenced in the pic. Check out the size of the claws.
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Wow! That is a stunning photo! I am quite envious- I used to hear a Powerful Owl at nighttime here, but he/she seems to have moved out of hearing range at least.
A magnificent bird……and yes, those claws are enormous!
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True. Just as one example, they voted in Trump.
Heartbreaking.
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