Hi Cheryl
Some beautiful images of inland birds, some of which aren't often
photographed (ie Striped Honeyeater).
Also a reminder of how far east the 'western' race of Sittella (pileata) comes.
cheers
John Leonard
2009/7/18 Cheryl Ridge <>:
>
> Hi folks
>
> Thanks to those who took the time to respond to my request.
> A couple people suggested the only place to head for birding
> during Vic Winter was Qld, but that was out of the question.
>
> Anyway, we hit the road for just over a week and visited areas
> of the mallee, riverland and also got as far as Broken Hill.
> My interest is in photography more than ticking and I got some
> good photo opportunities. I love travelling this country of ours!
>
> Birding was quiet at times due to windy/wet/stormy weather
> early on. No complaints about the green grass, special Winter
> lighting and rainbows though. Birding highlights for me:
>
> Mildura Vic - Black Swans with young cygnets, Pied Butcherbird
>
> Buronga NSW - close views of Striped Honeyeaters
>
> Silverton NSW - many Apostlebirds and Corellas
>
> Menindee NSW area - Red Tailed Black Cockatoos, Blue Bonnets,
> White Winged Fairy Wrens, Mallee Ringnecks, Major Mitchell
> Cockatoos (numerous groups sighted while driving from
> Menindee to Wentworth).
>
> Having a soft spot for little birds I was pleased to come across
> Jacky Winters in various places, as well as Sittellas, treecreepers
> and Weebills.
>
> I wasn't chasing anything in particular and was very pleased
> with what views and photo opportunities I did have.
>
> I thought people might enjoy browsing photos from my trip:
>
> http://www.pbase.com/chezzyr/roadtrip_winter_2009
>
> regards
>
> Cheryl Ridge, Melbourne
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