Bingara is an inland country town known to be 'half-way' between Sydney, and Brisbane, Qld., with a population in 2011 of 1,336.
450 klms from home base
It's almost 7 a.m. (daylight saving time), when I take my first walk around, scouting for birds
Crested Pigeon
White-browed Scrubwrens, there were several, and they were quite difficult to pick up; forever hopping from one spot to another. A few Superb Fairy-Wrens were amongst them.
looking down, over the Myall Creek, this sweet little rose growing on the fence-line takes my eye
Dusky Moorhens
later that morning, beside the Gwydir River; a Little Black Cormorant
oh, ...and friend
home, sweet home (for some feathered resident/s)
That's a lovely sky to take a walk under. Wonderful clouds!
ReplyDeleteA lovely series of birds but I have to say that crested pigeon is my favorite! I love it's color. Reminds me of lady in a fancy hat though. :)
You pictures are as usual very good.....i like that first one the most....you know that i like cloud pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreetings and a nice day, Joop
Hi Carole The early bird catches the 'BIRD' you did that. Lovely collection you photographed and some of those small birds are very difficult to photograph. Do you live near Newcastle? I have friends that live there and have visited them twice.
ReplyDeleteEvery time we drive through Bingara we vow to return and stay!! Such wonderful scenery deserves more than admiration from the car window! We HAVE found time to visit the bakery, however, and that's almost enough reason by itself to stop over!
ReplyDeleteLOVE reading your comments; thanks to each of you. Margaret I'm located about sixty kilometres south from Newcastle. Red, I totally LOVED Bingara too; it certainly is the ideal country town with superb surroundings to explore.
ReplyDeleteLove that crested pigeon, and that nest is quite unique. Looks like a great place to explore Carole! Have a great day
ReplyDeleteI must keep a look out for Bingara next time we are down that way. I love the cormorants. Just skimmed through all your beautiful posts which I have missed lately. I hope you are not affected by the bushfires.
ReplyDeleteLove your blue sky and clouds. Nice photos today (everyday), but I really like that Crested Pigeon.
ReplyDeletethe crested pigeon is a fine looking bird! the cormorants made me smile. :)
ReplyDelete280 miles, quite the little road trip. I admire you doing them. I too like that Crested Pigeon with his spiky little punk-style top knot.
ReplyDeletethe dove is so cool with the crest. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole... I just love seeing the birds from all over!!
ReplyDeleteLove that Crested Pigeon, and that nest is amazing!!
Love roses of all kinds this is no exception!! Gorgeous!!
Grace
Looks like it was a lovely walk. The crested pigeon and the dusky moorhens are interesting bird. The roses are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteto diane b - the closest fires are now noted as still burning but 'under control'. Those wonderful fire-fighters just need better weather conditions - lack of winds etc.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful and interesting post Carole, love all the photos. The clouds are amazing and those birds too.
ReplyDeleteAll of those birds are so special, I would go out there to photograph them. Even the Crested Pigeon is beautiful. Thanks Carole.
ReplyDeleteBirds, birds, birds! I like them :)
ReplyDeleteTFS Carole...lovely walk!
ReplyDeleteJan
All of the scenery AND wonderful birds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful area to become lost in for awhile.
Carole, thank you for sharing these images!
Lovely images, Carole! It looks like you had a lovely time away.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos thanks for sharing, love the birds in your header. :)
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