Adels Grove birds 6

September 18th 2015
As I mentioned in my Adels Grove blog I was going to do a small and separate blog for the birds of Adels Grove and surrounds, this is it. The pick in this lot is the elusive Purple Crowned Fairy Wren. Only the male gets the purple crown and this is around mating time – Spring time. Boodjamulla National Park is definitely one of the most popular spots to see these wrens. Because o ... read more

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Bernie Murphy

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I commenced my journey in March 2012 planning to work and travel around Australia - the greatest country in the World. I hope you enjoy my stories and because of my love of photography I will have plenty of photos for your viewing pleasure. This is something I hope to do for a long time. Your ideas or opinions are most welcome and if perhaps you are considering visiting some of the places I have been I would be happy to help with any tips etc. All you need do is ask. Safe travels and enjoy the journey - both yours and mine. Of course I would be particularly delighted if you were to start... full info

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13th February 2016

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David Hooper

Red-Winged Parrot
May I suggest you edit your photo to give this fellow his name...great shot of a Red-Winged Parrot

28th February 2016

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Bernie Murphy

The old red winged parrot
Yeah you are right Dave but I did not have my bird book with me at the time. I could not remember all of the birds so I just ran with it, the Purple Crowned was particularly special. Thanks for putting it into the birds thread - life would be considerably duller indeed without these beautiful creatures.

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