Kay Parkin Birding: Mallee birds - Brookfield Conservation Park

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Mallee birds - Brookfield Conservation Park

What can be better than a morning with a friend birding in the Mallee?

This morning Chris and I spent a few hours exploring Brookfield Conservation Park. It is looking green and lush after all the rain.

Here are a few photos from the day.

Brown Falcon

Southern Scrub-robin

Southern Whiteface

Tree Martin

Crested Bellbird

Southern Whiteface

Do you want to start bird watching?

Birding is a great hobby and can be done easily and without much expense. You can simply go for a walk and take note of the birds you see! If you are new to birding you may not know what the birds are called so I'd suggest carrying a note book so you can make some notes on their colour, size and markings so you can then identify them when you get home.

To identify them you can use an Australian Bird Field Guide - I'd suggest Pizzey, otherwise you can use a website which has photos of Australian birds such as www.bushpea.com

You can start listing every species of bird that you see. You will be surprised at how quickly your total increases. It is so much fun and you could encourage your family and friends to join you.

You will need a pair of binoculars - 10 x 40 is a good size. I use Nikon Monarch but try them out in the shop to get a light pair that suits you.

BIRDER

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Mallee birds - Brookfield Conservation Park