Xavier's Bird Lists

Since 26th January 2025 I have seen 252 different species of wild bird, and photographed 168.

Photos

New Holland HoneyeaterLittle WattlebirdEmuRainbow LorikeetWhiskered TernSuperb FairywrenNoisy MinerChestnut TealChestnut TealDusky MoorhenRainbow LorikeetNew Holland HoneyeaterDiamond FiretailStriated PardaloteAustralasian GannetAustralasian GannetGreat Crested TernSinging HoneyeaterCommon GreenshankSilvereye

Ticks

#NameFirst SeenComment
Serendip Sanctuary
252Eastern Shrike-tit17th Jan 2026Great spot by Al! Flying between two trees, got great looks in both.
Western Treatment Plant
251Australian Fairy Tern5th Jan 2026In a big flock of other birds. Martin found in scope and showed me.
250Bar-tailed Godwit5th Jan 2026Tide was too high on first visit to Borrie hide, but returned later in day and found a good number of them.
249Common Tern5th Jan 2026In a big flock of other birds. Martin found in scope and showed me.
248Curlew Sandpiper5th Jan 2026In a very productive outlet, medium flock next to Red-necked Stint and many other birds.

Full Life List

Trips

Portland and the Grampians

28th Dec 2025 - 1st Jan 2026

Bringing in the New Year with Jodie.

87 species • 25 checklists • 23 locations • 14 lifers • 9 photo firsts

Blue Mountains and Capertee Valley

5th Dec 2025 - 8th Dec 2025

Long weekend trip with Jodie.

67 species • 14 checklists • 14 locations • 16 lifers • 11 photo firsts

Cairns

31st Aug 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Short work trip to Cairns, with a bonus day for birds.

81 species • 12 checklists • 11 locations • 49 lifers • 23 photo firsts

All Trip Reports

Links

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