Kay Parkin Birding: Spotless Crakes to bring in 2016

Monday, January 11, 2016

Spotless Crakes to bring in 2016

Well, 2016 is now upon us. I'm amazed to think that I've been writing this blog now for over 5 years. Time flies when your having fun.

With the festive season now behind us it's time to update this blog with a new post including some of the local birds photographed over the past month at my local wetland.

I wish you all a happy and safe 2016 and hope you continue to enjoy the photos.

Spotless Crake

Australian Spotted Crake

Eurasian Coot

Little Grassbird

Nankeen Night Heron

Superb Fairy-wren

Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo

Tawny Frogmouth - Juveniles

You don't need to be clad in camouflage to take bird photos!

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

Monday, January 11, 2016

Spotless Crakes to bring in 2016