Satin Bower Bird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus 28-34cm) areolive-brown until the males reach maturity at age 7 and change to the glossy blue-black plumage. Continue Reading

Nankeen Night Heron (Nycticorax Caledonicus) are medium-sized heron with cinnamon-brown plumage. Red eyes, black cap on the head, yellow legs. Continue Reading

Eastern Spinebill (Acanthorhynchus Tenuirostris) are found in eastern Australia, including rainforests, woodlands, and heathlands. They prefer dense undergrowth and shrubby areas with nectar-rich flowers. Photo by Rose Slade Continue Reading

White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) is a medium-sized heron found in Australia, New Zealand, and some parts of the western Pacific region. Photo by Colin Trainor Continue Reading

This beautiful Azure kingfisher has been conspicuous in and around Wodonga this year.   Continue Reading

Grey fantails are found all over the Mitta Valley. I recently observed one whilst sitting with Margie and Shane Tobin of Mitta North Road in their back yard, it was flitting from bush to bush looking for insects and fanning its gorgeous fantail.  Continue Reading