Kay Parkin Birding: South Australia Birding

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

South Australia Birding

I've only been out birding a few times in the past month, dodging the hot summer weather!

Here are a few pics for you to enjoy taken during those few outings here in South Australia.

Tau Emerald

Australasian Pipit

Black Kite

Dusky Woodswallow

Elegant Parrot

Grey Plover

Grey-tailed Tattler

Ruddy Turnstone

Spotted Harrier

Welcome Swallow

Pacific Black Duck

Spotted Crake

Yellow Spoonbill

Spotless Crake

Buff-banded Rail

Crested Tern

White-faced Heron

Yellow Spoonbill

Spotless Crake

Australian Sea-lion

Latham Snipe

Spotless Crake

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

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

South Australia Birding