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Parrot, Parrot, Parrakeet, Hummingbird

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In Australia, ornithologists have finally gotten their hands on a Night Parrot , the first such capture in more than 100 years. Twenty-five Puerto Rican Parrots are being groomed to be pioneers: The Critcally Endangered birds have been transported from existing colonies to the Maricao State Forest.

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A special Pied Oystercatcher

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I have followed the breeding activity of the Pied Oystercatchers in Broome along Cable Beach since July 2000 when I found the first nest site and the birds have continued to use the same territories, though there have been some partner changes. I can also monitor any movement along the coast during the year when they are no longer breeding.

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Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan

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On the first trip in 2012 we used public transport to get there and the train conveniently gets you to Macarthur Square shopping centre and you can then get a bus that drops you right at the entrance to the park. The park is the largest botanic garden in Australia and access is free. Wanderer Butterfly.

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Reddell Beach shorebirds

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The beach is in fact named after Captain John Alfred Reddell, who was murdered on 20th October 1899 on board the “Ethel” when he was returning to New Zealand on one of his journeys to transport supplies for the pearl luggers working out of Broome. Standing behind shorebirds an hour after the tide has turned.

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15 Australian Birds (Episode 4)

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When going to Australia, one of the two birds I wanted to see most was the Tawny Frogmouth. When these birds breed, this can lead to highly cringeworthy announcements, for example from Adelaide Zoo : “We have egg-citing news!” It seems that quite a few zoos keep Tawny Frogmouths. ” ( source ).

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Where could you go birding in Australia in 2023?

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With the end of the year approaching you could consider where you would like to go birding in Australia in 2023. Wherever you dare to go in Australia you won’t be disappointed by the birds that you encounter. Some places around Australia we only visited for a short time and others for much longer. Sarus Cranes.

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Birding Otford to Helensburgh

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Although we are still experiencing 30c/86f in the day we have had an overnight temperature of 8c/46f and that is just to all let you know that the tropical north of Australia does have its cold moments and we do sometimes need a layer or two on! Trips Australia Great Cormorants Lewin''s Honeyeater Spangled Drongo Superb Lyrebird'

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