It was time again for the girls to go on their bird observing tour of the church and school grounds. The weather had been extremely wet and wintry and a bleak morning with heavy dew was ahead of us as we set out on our tour.
Our first bird encounter was at the big tree in the church car park. Here we found several magpies and a mud lark searching the damp soil for food. As moved to the bush area in front of the hall we found an Australian Raven collecting food for it's nest.
Our first bird encounter was at the big tree in the church car park. Here we found several magpies and a mud lark searching the damp soil for food. As moved to the bush area in front of the hall we found an Australian Raven collecting food for it's nest.
As we moved into the St Emilie's Bushland we could hear a Laughing Dove but as our efforts to find him were to no avail. What did entertain us though was a Red Capped Parrot causally sunning himself in the early morning light at the top of one of the tallest trees.
Here are some images of the girls enjoying their morning and their efforts to photograph the birds.
Three very keen bird observers. | This is the food the Red Tailed Black Cockatoos are coming to St Emilie's for. | This nest in the 'Charcoal Tree" has been here all term. We've never seen a bird in it though. |