Tag: Pied Currawong
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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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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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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…
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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…