Category: Karawatha Forest
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Noisy Miners galore: Karawatha Forest, 22 January 2025
Something I’ve noticed since starting my bird walks is that where there are lots of Noisy Miners, it can be difficult to hear or see other birds. This was unfortunately the case this week when Sam and I visited Karawatha Forest early one morning before work. The forest was very quiet, except for the Noisy…
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After-work bird walk: Karawatha Forest (Stretton Recreation Reserve), 20 January 2025
Well, the first time I went birding at this section of Karawatha Forest, I was not so impressed. This time, even though it was the afternoon, I had a much better time. It was a Monday afternoon, post-dentist, post-work, and I was feeling like I needed to stretch my legs and quiet my mind. The…
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Early morning quiet: Karawatha Forest (Stretton Recreation Reserve), 12 January 2025
Up early on a Sunday morning, despite the rain: I consider myself a serious birder now. I arrived at Stretton Recreation Reserve, at the south end of Karawatha Forest, just after 5:30 am. Compared to early mornings at Oxley Creek Common and Archerfield Wetlands, I was surprised and wary when I couldn’t see (and could…