Tranquility Found

Australian King Parrot (Alisterus scapularis) from south-west, Victoria, Australia

Silvereyes aka Grey-backed Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

White-naped Honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus) @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) at Lake Colac in south-west Victoria, Australia @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

Forming permanent pairs, Galahs (Eolophus roseicapilla) become mates for life. Both sexes incubate the eggs and care for the young. Up to 50% of Galah chicks die in the first six months. @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

New Holland Honeyeaters (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

The Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus) is Australia’s largest gull. They have the largest and deepest bill of any gull. 600 to 650mm 1300 to 1500mm wing span Australian Pied Oystercatchers (Haematopus longirostris) 450 to 520mm They are shy and seldom allow close approach.

Getting all of your ducks in a row Australian Wood Ducks (Chenonetta jubata) at Lake Colac in the south-west of Victoria, Australia @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

New Holland Honeyeaters (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae)

Brown Thornbills (Acanthiza pusilla) and a Striated Thornbill (Acanthiza lineata) after its bath, two of the smallest species of my backyard birds @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh @HACPIX

Eastern Great Egret (Ardea modesta) and Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) @DivineDropbear

New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) who was determined to not share the perch @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

New Holland Honeyeaters (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) sharing a perch @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

The White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is the most commonly seen heron. It is found throughout most of Australasia and all but the driest areas of Australia. They are sedentary birds; nomadic when following the food supply. @DivineDropbear @singalaagosh

No wonder I’m so fascinated by these little birds: Superb fairy-wren personality traits can be heard in their songs, study finds abc.net.au/news/science/2025… via @ABCaustralia

White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) @DivineDropbear

Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera) @DivineDropbear

I first saw this species, White-headed Pigeon (Columba leucomela) a few years ago while camping on Palmer Island in northern New South Wales, Australia. Described as a large pigeon which can be wary and secretive. July is the start of their breeding season.

The White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is the most commonly seen heron. It is found throughout most of Australasia and all but the driest areas of Australia. This one was photographed at Lake Colac in south-west Victoria, Australia @DivineDropbear

An Eastern Great Egret (Ardea modesta) stands in the flooded mouth of the Barongarook Creek, in the summer of 2024. This is where the creek flows into Lake Colac. This year has seen a sustained dry period and the water levels of the creek and the lake have fallen dramatically.