Category Archives: Birds

ET is delighted that Bluey is still around- He flies in morning and afternoon and after perching on the overhead NBN cable, directly above the bird feeder, announces his presence with loud chirping. It’s my job to go down and … Continue reading →

Posted on 15/09/2023 by AlanM52 | Leave a comment

Window feeder for Bluey – Part 2

Posted on 02/09/2023 by AlanM52

Prepping to mount the feeder below the balcony window. The weatherboards are of course angled so we need a couple of top spacer blocks.

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He’s quite capable of holding his ground against larger birds in particular Galahs which lately seem to be increasing in numbers.           The boy has been flying in for a few weeks now. When he’s spotted … Continue reading →

Posted on 01/09/2023 by AlanM52 | Leave a comment

Indian ringneck parakeet is back again today.

Posted on 22/08/2023 by AlanM52 | Leave a comment

Spot the spotted dove

Posted on 10/08/2021 by AlanM52
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Birdcam – new V380 Wi-Fi camera

Posted on 03/03/2021 by AlanM52

Birdcam – this is another V380 Wi-Fi camera like the one in the foyer which is named Hollycam. After the Valentina tragedy there are currently no active bird nests to monitor so we are just scanning the backyard keeping an … Continue reading →

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Valentina update – very sad news!

Posted on 07/02/2021 by AlanM52

Cat attack – she is gone and both the babies are dead… One taken by the bloody cat and other left in the nest with a chewed off wing.

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Valentina update – introducing the little ones

Posted on 06/02/2021 by AlanM52

Doing some gardening along the front porch and noticed her flying off to do some shopping so grabbed the opportunity to snap some photos. On tip toes with Samsung J7 Pro camera in burst mode and arm outstretched this is … Continue reading →

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Valentina – breaking news

Posted on 06/02/2021 by AlanM52

We have another clutch! Checked the mobile bird cam this morning and she was quite active standing on the side of the nest feeding ‘new’ little ones.

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Valentina update

Posted on 02/02/2021 by AlanM52

I am hoping to get some photos of the eggs before the little ones make an appearance.

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