Tag: Pheasant Coucal
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My trip north (Part 1: The way up): 2–5 February 2025
A few weeks off work called for a road trip! This time, my destination was Mackay but with a quick detour to the Gold Coast. My first outing was to the Coombabah Lake Conservation Park, where I did the beautiful boardwalk circuit. There were so many kangaroos! Plus this conked-out koala: I also caught my first…
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A hot but peaceful Friday morning: Archerfield Wetlands, 31 January 2025
Ever since I started going to Archerfield Wetlands, I’ve wanted to do the full walk to the north end of the wetlands, and this Friday morning seemed like the right time. It was a hot, sunny morning, but there were lots of birds so it was worth it. I was greeted as I entered by…
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So many birds: Oxley Creek Common, 25 January 2025
The more bird walks I do at Oxley Creek Common, the more I understand why it’s so popular with birders. It’s so consistently full of amazing birds, and the walk is so pleasant. On this trip, I found 48 species and 8 lifers. Sam and I did the full walk, out to Pelican Island and…
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A family birding outing: Archerfield Wetlands, 19 January 2025
On my bird walk this morning at Archerfield Wetlands I was joined by Sam and Mum, and we saw some great birds! First up were these raucous Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos: And, also perched high, this Little Black Cormorant, a whole lot of Rainbow Lorikeets and a Dollarbird: I’ve only been seriously birding for a few weeks…
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44 species and 11 lifers! A new PB: Oxley Creek Common, 18 January 2025
I spent three and a half hours at Oxley Creek Common this morning and boy what a bird walk. I really didn’t feel like getting up at 5 on a Saturday morning after a big week, but I’m so glad I did. This morning’s walk has become my longest and most successful bird walk to…