I spent a very full day photographing the birds at Emu Green. This area is nestled between the foot of the Blue Mountain, the Nepean River and a series of Correctional Centres. One aim of this visit was to see and photograph some of the beautiful Rainbow Bee-eaters there.
I did see the Rainbow Bee-eaters. But the most interesting bird photography occurred on the walk from the station to the park entrance. Walking past one for the prison farms, I heard a commotion going on. I unpacked my camera and witnessed a spat between a Whistling Kite and some Ravens. This altercation went on for a number of minutes. Here are some of the photos –
In the next photo – you can see the reason for the dispute. There are two Kites and they have built a nest. Perhaps too close for the Raven’s liking?
The fighting continued –
And perhaps now, some peace?
Near the entrance barrier, I spotted this Brown Goshawk –
I later saw a Brown Goshawk nearer the river –
And here are some of the birds at Emu Green on my visit –
Scarlet Honeyeaters
New Holland Honeyeater
Lewin’s Honeyeater
Eastern Yellow Robins
Sacred Kingfisher
Superb Fairy-wrens
Rainbow Bee-eaters
Double-barred Finch
Zebra Finches
European Goldfinch
Chestnut-breasted Mannikin
Brown Quails
Grey Fantail
Fairy Martins
Satin Bowerbird
I also saw a swarm of bees –
Where are the rainbow Bee-eaters when you need them?
It had been a great visit. Thanks to David Sinnott for correcting some of my bird i.d.’s.