Kay Parkin Birding: Winter Birding in South Australia

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Winter Birding in South Australia

Crescent Honeyeater

The rainy weather over the past few weeks has made bird photography a challenge however I've braved the elements a couple of times, been caught in hail storms and rain but still have managed to see a few nice birds. A day trip to Gluepot Reserve yesterday found me enjoying the mallee and today in the Adelaide Hills stringyback forests provided some nice Crescent Honeyeaters.

Winter birding is fine so long as you remember to carry a water proof bag to put over your camera when caught in the rain!

Hope you enjoy the photos!!

Crescent Honeyeater

Red-capped Robin

You can't see me! Brown-headed Honeyeater

Crescent Honeyeater

Brown Thornbill

Crescent Honeyeater

Brown-headed Honeyeater

Crescent Honeyeater

Non-breeding Australasian Grebe

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, July 6, 2014

Winter Birding in South Australia