14
Jul
Tweed Heads is a favourite location to explore during the winter as many birds have migrated North to enjoy the magnificent weather. As a Sydney girl, it was especially exciting to come across some birds I had rarely or never seen before. I was particularly thrilled to watch Red-backed Fairywren at play and even more excited that I was able to get a shot.
Firstly, I spotted a Nankeen Kestrel perched on a branch, contemplating his next move. We have these in Sydney along the coastline but they are always wonderful to observe.
Voted Number Four on the Favourite Aussie Birds list by The Nature Conservancy, you can understand why I was thrilled. ,
Next were the Brown Honeyeaters. They were having a delightful time flitting about from tree to tree chatting and singing amongst themselves. I’d seen them once before in Narrabri but never in Sydney so this was a treat.
According to Birds in Backyards, there was a thriving population in Sydney but it rapidly declined between the 1950’s and 1990’s. The good news is they appear to be on the increase again although I have yet to see them in Sydney myself.
Finally, I could barely contain my excitement at seeing the Red-backed Fairywren. They were absolutely wonderful to watch interacting and spectacular to look at so vibrant in the North Coast sunshine.
Location of the Red-backed Fairywren
We parked at Cabarita Beach. There is one path up to the headland where I found all the birds in this post, the Nankeen Kestral, Red-backed Fairywren and the Brown Honeyeater. The Osprey was also there but of in the distance. I would have waited for him but I was so excited about the Red-backed Fairywren that I let him fly by.
Until next time, happy travelling.
Nina x
