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Post by jrae on Dec 8, 2011 6:47:36 GMT
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Post by Louise on Dec 8, 2011 7:41:57 GMT
So that's where the swallows went  Lovely pictures Jrae, do you know the names of the various types ? |
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Post by Cherry on Dec 8, 2011 7:42:56 GMT
Those are new birds to me. I thought you would have brightly coloured parrot types, but maybe it is too damp for them. You have pointed out that these birds are migratory. I love the hibiscus and banana.
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Post by jrae on Dec 8, 2011 7:59:23 GMT
I think, at least if I remember correctly, the ones with yellow patches are wagtails, the black and white one is a fantail. The others I don't really know.  When my neighbor drops by I'll ask her to ID them. She's a birding enthusiast, spends most weekends driving around the country taking pictures of birds. |
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Post by jrae on Dec 8, 2011 8:00:28 GMT
I have pictures of local birds, I'll look for them.
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Post by grindle on Dec 8, 2011 9:04:15 GMT
I recognise the swallows and sparrows on the bridge, ;D
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Post by Rosie on Dec 8, 2011 9:15:48 GMT
They all have the right idea, fly off somewhere warm for the winter  |
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Post by Cherry on Dec 8, 2011 11:32:46 GMT
That shows you how much I know about birds. I do know about galahs, cockatoos, lorikeets, budgerigars and lyrebirds.
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Post by wildlifefriendly on Dec 8, 2011 15:48:41 GMT
How long is it since you lived in Australia Cherry?
See the Swallow, third one in from the right hand side, I'm sure that is one of mine ;D
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Post by grindle on Dec 8, 2011 16:36:26 GMT
;D
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Post by SueA on Dec 8, 2011 18:24:41 GMT
I was going to say that must be where all our swallows have gone for their holidays! ;D
It is strange to see sparrows there as well but they seem to be found almost everywhere in the world don't they.
A couple of the birds on twigs/branches look like lesser spotted woodpeckers? The one on the banana flower looks a bit like a black redstart? I suppose some of the birds you have there now could also be visitors over here at some time of year.
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