Another pic I found from my holiday a while ago is this one of Spinifex pigeons. Apparently it is also known as the Plumed Pigeon or Gannaway pigeon. Only two Australian pigeon species possess an erect cress. The other crested pigeon is one that frequents the farm and I have taken lots of pics of it.
Below is the Spinifex Pigeon
Ans below are crested pigeons. Not surprisingly, they’re part of the same family group. How amazing they developed such different colourings.
Did you know some birds use their wings to make sound?
This is a crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes). It uses its feathers to communicate with other birds. They make noises when they fly, sometimes being called whistle-winged pigeons. The wings can make different notes, high notes signal danger. For more information click here.
Here’s another visitor. I need help identifying it.
It is a Noisy Miner. Eliza Waters, on the other side of the globe in Massachusetts, US, identified it from another Australian blogger’s site.
30 posts into this blog, I’ve decided that I really enjoy it. I am enjoying sharing the environment where I live. It’s good to take the time to look around and appreciate where I live.
An unexpected bonus is that I also enjoy other people’s blogs. I love reading and comparing experiences. The other day, I was frustrated after looking at the rabbit damage on my farm. I stumbled on another farm blog where someone on the other side of the world was describing their problems with the rats and other animals I’ve had no experience with. I’m glad I only have rabbits and the odd wallaby!
I am blown way by some of the amazing photography. There are so many bloggers who produce stunning pictures. These pictures of birds illustrate my frustration. The birds are so small, when they could be the focus of the picture. My photos have generally been taken on my phone, which does do a reasonable job at times, but I can’t help thinking that it is time to dust off my ‘real’ camera and learn how to use it properly.
This lagoon is 15 metres from my front door, separated by a gravel road. It is home to a variety of bird and wildlife. These birds know no boundary between the lagoon and my garden. These are called Crested Pigeons.
The pattern in the gum tree is called a burl. It’s a deformed tree growth. The wood is prized by some wood workers.
Crested pigeon Can you find the bird? I’m not sure what this one is..There it is!!!
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