Grey Currawong #2

Today went I felt like blipping a bird as it has been some days since the last one. Being a public holiday we decided to go back to our favourite Belair National Park, to the same spot where we had our guided walk several days ago. I knew there were native orchids there and also birds.

I found a great little orchid and on our way out I spotted this Grey Currawong, high up in a tree. Gradually worked my way closer to him, also improving my angle till I finally got a decent view of him.

Seen clearer here.

Back on 3rd April I also blipped a Grey Currawong, from a totally different part of the park. This beautiful bird is closely related to the butcherbirds and also the Australian Magpie, of the family Artamidae.

This Currawong is a large crow-like bird, around 48 cm (19 in) long on average, with bright yellow irises, and a heavy bill, and dark to grey plumage with white undertail and wing patches.

This is my blip in celebration of ANZAC Day. Lest we forget.