A common bird in Australia is the Magpie-lark - or as it is commonly called in South Australia, the Murray Magpie. We don't see a lot of them around our garden, probably as the Australian Magpies and the Grey Currawongs are more aggressive. In fact so rarely do we see them that I do not have any images of them.
So it was with great pleasure and some excitement that I discovered a nest in our oak tree last Spring and was able to snap the parents feeding the nestlings. They were well hidden and very protective , so the photo was taken from my veranda, a safe distance for all concerned.
We watched them daily for a couple of weeks until the little ones were able to fly and then they were gone!!
We haven't seen them since, but we are hoping that they may return in Spring again.
Liz Needle
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That's a new one on me Liz. But then you have so many different species where you live. By the way my picture of a Starling is a young one, not long out of the nest. They are brown and don't acquire their full shiny black plumage until into their third year.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering. Don't think I have ever seen a young starling before.
DeleteHow fabulous to have seen the little ones fledge Liz. Hope you are having a good week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret. You too.
DeleteIt is always fun to be able to watch a bird nest...This is a big nest that this bird builds..Thank you for sharing with Nature Notes..Michelle
ReplyDeleteThey make their nests out of mud and twigs. Medium size birds.
DeleteWe always love to see a bird and their young, on our farm. How nice that this family chose your space!
ReplyDeleteNice that you got to see the little ones fly away. I hope they visit again. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteThose are really great shots Liz. I know how hard it can be to snap birds from far away. I can never do it.
ReplyDeleteCamera with a good zoom - not any skill required.
DeleteAbsolutely wonderful! A great event, having the nest close-by, and such awesome shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have the nest so close, and to be able to watch the wonder of new lives taking shape and flying away under their own power!
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