Kay Parkin Birding: Mackay Qld Butterflies

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Mackay Qld Butterflies

After being washed out of Eungella I had one day in Mackay.

Sadly my 100mm-400mm lens took in water up on the mountain to the point where is was so fogged up I was unable to use it. I'm hoping it will dry out but it may need to be sent off for repair.

Not wanting to miss the opportunity to get some photos I invested in a 18mm-55mm lens and spent a few hours at the Botanic Garden.

Mackay is a great place for birds as well as Butterflies and Dragonflies. Next time I think I'll wait for the dry season though!

Eastern Water Skink

Cycad Blue

Scalloped Grass Yellow

Cycad Blue

This is the foggy look through my water-logged lens.... Chocolate Argus

Another fogged up lens photo - artistic yes, but not what I was after! Blue Tiger

Bordered Rustic

Orange Bush Brown

Varied Eggfly

Grass Yellow

Varied Eggfly

Pale Orange Darter

Zodiac Moth Alcides metaurus

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

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Mackay Qld Butterflies