Check my birding map for specific location. I am at Kimba again, the wonderful free camp in between Port Augusta and the Nullarbor. Right opposite the campsite is the Roora Walking Trail and while I didn't see a lot the first time round, I was hopeful that in the hot weather, getting out early and walking further would be better. And it was. There is a golden hour at times like this. A little after dawn, when it is still cool, the birds are up and singing but the flies and ants are still asleep, it is just wonderful to be in the bush.
The start of the trail was quiet but as I walked further I started to hear squeaks and peeps. There are a lot of young birds around at the moment and so lots of parents looking for extra food. The great thing about this part of South Australia is that you can still find the western species common in Western Australia. So, I was pleased to find a Western Yellow Robin hunting in the early morning light.
Western Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria griseogularis)
I could hear a Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo calling and getting closer. It arrived above me along with a rather cross Rufous Whistler. They did not like each other so I was pleased to get a couple of shots before they chased each other away.
Horsfield's Bronze Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx basalis)
Rufous Whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris)
There were lots of woodswallow around - I think 3 species although I could only identify two. The rather elegant Masked Woodswallows were dominant and they zipped around the trees and I was fortunate enough to find this one, I think displaying.
Masked Woodswallow (Artamus personatus)
It has been some 6 months since I photographed a Fairy Martin in Townsville and ever since, I have been looking to get the Tree Martin but they are so difficult. Even though it was very early morning the local martins were spending time resting in the trees. As I took this shot, I had ants all over my feet and flies all over my head and face. Worth it to get the shot but now the little monsters were awake, it was time to leave.
Tree Martin (Petrochelidon nigricans)
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