Wild Bird Wednesday 42 - More Perth Birds.

As was pointed out to me I did get "value for money' out of my Perth trip!  One of the things I like about a few days of travel on my own is the freedom you get to indulge your own private forms of madness - in my case photography!

So, for no other reason than I like them here are some (more) of the birds I saw in Perth.

White-Cheeked Honeyeater.

The White-cheeked Honeyeater  is not a bird I see regualtly - although it occurs down most of the east coast of Australia, it is absent from Victoria.  So, Phylidonyris nigra was a good bird to see.  The red glow in the background is a very out of focus brick wall!

Rainbow Lorikeet 

Although the Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) is native to Australia, its not native to Western Australia.  It has become established in Perth from aviary escapes and is now very common.  In fact it's a bit of a problem as it competes was the regional parrots for nest holes, which are always at a premium, especially in habitats that lack mature trees.

Willie Wagtail

The Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) occurs all over Australia except Tasmania.  Its a boisterous, noisy and brave little bird.  It will attack dogs, cats, magpies and crows if the fancy takes it - and with its flared eyebrows and swishing tails they have often had stern words with me as well!

Nankeen Night Heron

I round off with a Nankeen Night Heron (Nyctocorax caledonicus).  As you can see this bird - and another that joined it later  - was sitting in in the top of a rather flimsy tree.  It was  little more windy than the picture would suggest, so I'm pleased with this image.  This is a widespread Australian bird - but I never get feed up of watching herons.

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