Still in the same area as the cemetery below,
a Currawong
but a different Currawong than near George's River further
south or those on the North Shore or even in my son's garden.
These are slightly smaller and have much more white on them.
The normal Currawong is a black or grey bird with a white
rim to the tail. The call is also distinctly different.
I have experience four different Currawong languages
in different parts of the city.
I spotted this dove in the cemetery, see previous post,
it seemed rather fitting and so much nicer than one of stone.
I also saw a kite obviously going to it's nest in the rocks
above the crashing sea,
it was much too fast for me to get it in my sights.
Linking with
the dove is sweet on the headstone. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely birds, beautiful blue, blue skies and terrific captures for the day, Arija!! Hope your week is going well!
ReplyDeleteThe cemetery in the previous post is huge but what a beautiful location... I am always happy to see you in Nature Notes or anytime Arija... Hugs...Michelle
ReplyDeleteCurrawong is a funny name and a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeletePretty birds! The cemetery in the previous post is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow eyes stand out. Beautiful Pictures!
ReplyDeleteI do love the currawong call - and the magpie warble. Both sing of home to me.
ReplyDeleteThe Currawong is a cool bird, love its coloring..The doves are sweet. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of these birds.
ReplyDeleteThe dove at the cemetery is very touching.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I've never seen a currawong. I love taking bird pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. Love the currawong with his black and white!
ReplyDeleteLove the first bird as it is not familiar to me but the shot of the second one is great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of birds. The currawong looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of birds. The currawong is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the currawongs understand each others' words! I have noted different "dialects" of jays and towhees in the various places I've lived.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow eyes of the Currawong are impressive, it does look a bit like a crow, and the dove in the cemetery is unknown to me, but a lovely bird.
ReplyDeleteDove looks peaceful.
ReplyDeleteOh what a great name for a bird and it really is a handsome chap. Doves, I just love them, always seem so peaceful. Hugs my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteCurrawong calls are brilliant aren't they!?
ReplyDeleteInteresting (and very pretty) bird! I love your shots of the cemetery -it is fascinating to walk through an old one and read all the markers. Have a lovely weekend. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteThe currawongs have accents depending on where they live? Fascinating. Beautiful bird.
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