Birding in Newcastle

I spent an idyllic day on my belly in the mud trying to get close enough to waders on the Newcastle mudflats.  Needless to say, I got very dirty indeed but it was well worth it.  Photographing birds requires to much patience, but it can feel so rewarding when you get the shot.

Back to Bobbin Head

I went back to Bobbin Head (third time in a month!) with Charles to show him the sights and do some photography. It really is the most agreeable spot and particuarly great for taking close up photos of wild birds (as they are unusually tame). The kookaburra and sulphur crested cockatoos put on a great display for us.

Bark art (caused by the burrowing of caterpillars!!)



Sulphur crested cockatoo
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Rainbow lorrikeet



Bobbin Head River
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Friendly kookaburra
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Mushrooms
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Wallabies
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Synchronised swallows
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Cormorant
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