Nielsen Park is on the southside of Sydney Harbour, towards the entrance. It is a lovely, little jewel of green tucked away in the affluent suburb of Vaucluse where remnant and regrowth bush comes down to the shores of one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. This was my first birding trip to this part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. I was not disappointed with the trip, which turned into a bit of cuckoo appreciation day, as I saw two species. I also enjoyed seeing, as well as listening to, the juvenile Grey Butcherbirds make their melodious call. I hope you enjoy the pictures.
Read MorePhotographing at Callum Brae Nature Reserve on Thursday, 11 October 2018 - mating Gang-gangs and Ravens attacking a fox
Callum Brae Nature Reserve is part of the extensive nature reserve system around Canberra. It is southeast of where I live and is part of a bush corridor starting outside of Canberra leading to Red Hill Nature Reserve. From my place it was a quick, easy drive to an area I have travelled past but never stopped at before. I was not sure what I would see at Callum Brae but my expectations were well and truly met. From mating Gang-gangs, to my first good sighting of Rainbow Lorikeets in Canberra, as well as a chance to see the shimmering green wings of the Shining-bronze Cuckoo. Despite the relatively small area of the nature reserve it packed many interesting sights in to the morning for me. I was so thankful to live in a city that has these types of reserves so near in such easy access. Unfortunately, it was another overcast morning, which I am still learning how to cope with, so the photos do appear to be a bit subdued. With that said, it was a wonderful start to another day of holidays, I hope you enjoy the photographs.
Read MoreA walk around Red Hill Nature Reserve on Sunday, 2 September 2018 with some Gang-gangs showing up
I visited a different part of Red Hill Nature Reserve than I usually visit on my morning walks. I am glad I did as there was a different variety of birds in this location. I had an extended view of a pair of Gang-gang Cockatoos as well as a fleeting look at a Fan-tailed Cuckoo. I spent a fair bit of time staying in a single spot photographing the birds around me, it was a lovely start to a Sunday.
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