Xavier's Bird Lists

Since 26th January 2025 I have seen 338 different species of wild bird, and photographed 226.

Photos

Gang-gang CockatooSpotted PardaloteSpotted PardaloteSpotted PardaloteStriated PardaloteStriated PardaloteStriated PardaloteRed-browed FiretailWhite-browed ScrubwrenEastern WhipbirdLewin's HoneyeaterRegent BowerbirdRegent BowerbirdRed-browed FiretailPied CurrawongPied CurrawongSatin BowerbirdSatin BowerbirdEastern WhipbirdEastern Yellow Robin

Ticks

#NameFirst SeenComment
Steele Creek Reserve
338Brown Quail31st Aug 2026Heard all morning before we accidentally flushed one out of some tall grass. Impossible to see at rest.
Royal Park
337Australian Owlet-nightjar30th Aug 2026In hollow of dead tree between Royal Children's and Elliott Ave tram stop. Poked head out at twilight for about five minutes before flying off.
Altona Coastal Park
336Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo23rd Aug 2026
335Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater23rd Aug 2026
Hinterland Regional Park
334Bar-shouldered Dove2nd Aug 2026Two together on a low branch, exceptional look. Wish I had my camera!

Trips

Lamington National Park

29th Jul 2026 - 2nd Aug 2026

Opened with three Bush Thick-knee in the carpark for my hotel on the Gold Coast. Strong.

74 species16 checklists12 locations11 lifers9 photo firsts

Hong Kong

18th Apr 2026 - 26th Apr 2026

Off a redeye flight and straight to Harbour Runners Saturday morning run. Immediate lifer as the city sparrows are of the Eurasian Tree variety. Saw a Black Kite soaring, which turned into a common sight throughout the trip. Also spotted some Great Egret around the harbour.

59 species14 checklists11 locations53 lifers26 photo firsts

Bruny Island

6th Mar 2026 - 9th Mar 2026

Long weekend trip with Jodie.

54 species18 checklists13 locations16 lifers13 photo firsts

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