Tuesday

October 18, 2016

A Magpie-Lark strutting his stuff.

This week is National Bird Week, so this morning as the sun was coming up I was counting birds for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, doing our bit to help BirdLife Australia determine native bird populations. To be part of this project all you need is 20 minutes and it is not too late to join.

For the record I spotted 15 species of birds, 42 birds in total.  

I love the birdlife that we have on farm.
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  1. Elephant's Child18 October 2016 at 17:21

    I do it too, though I have been slack this year. Thanks for the reminder. And isn't our birdlife a treat?

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  2. Anonymous18 October 2016 at 22:54

    I heard that too. I see so many birds flying past our tall building, but I can't participate in the bird count as I don't have a backyard. Currawongs are recent here, and I can't record their arrival. Hopefully other residents in nearby houses will.

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    1. CountryMum19 October 2016 at 07:06

      You don't actually need to have a backyard to participate. You can count birdlife in a local park or any other favourite outdoor space.

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  3. Ruth Hiebert18 October 2016 at 23:22

    Interesting bird and of course one I have never seen.

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  4. Red19 October 2016 at 04:21

    Good on you to do the bird count. I do the Christmas and spring count here.

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  5. Rhodesia19 October 2016 at 05:02

    A bird I do not know, interesting looking character. They do bird counts in the UK but I have not heard of them here. Cheers Diane

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  6. Bill 19 October 2016 at 08:42

    What you call a high-stepper. I'd like to see more of this fellow.

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  7. The Happy Whisk19 October 2016 at 08:57

    Love the feet.

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  8. Joan Elizabeth22 October 2016 at 09:51

    I have never joined the bird count. We always have lots of birds but I doubt I would get to 15 different species. My current pride and joy is the Bower bird that has set up his bower beside the pond.

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