Kay Parkin Birding: Easter at Gluepot Reserve

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Easter at Gluepot Reserve

Birdlife Australia's Gluepot Reserve is always worth a visit and this Easter was no exception.

The weather was much kinder than my last visit a couple of weeks ago (when it was over 40C). This weekend it was 22C. A little overcast but no rain.

Below are some photos of the highlights.

Mulga Parrot

Mulga Parrots

Little Friarbird's are very uncommon at Gluepot!

Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater

Weebill

Major Mitchell Cockatoo

Regent Parrots

Collared Sparrowhawk having a bath is a water trough

Collared Sparrowhawk having a bath

Even bathing is action packed when you're a raptor

Soggy Sparrowhawk!

Collared Sparrowhawk

Splendid Fairywren

Common Bronzewings enjoy the sunrise

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, March 31, 2013

Easter at Gluepot Reserve