Birds around Palm Lake

We have such an amazing number and variety of birds around Palm Lake Resort Ballina. As many of you know I have been practicing my photography by trying to snap as many of them as possible. Every week or so I will choose a bird to feature on the blog.

This week's bird is the Variegated Fairy-Wren. 
I have been lucky enough to spot a family of these fairy-wrens living in a few spots around Palm Lake Resort. Keep an eye out for it near the Dog park, the bridge on Magnolia Drive, and in the creek area outside my place, Villa 283.

For more info and photos of fairy-wrens around the resort you can go to my website by clicking on the link below: 

Link to Julie's website featuring fairy-wrens  

Julie Pallant

Villa 283

Strange bird wandering the streets of Palm Lake Ballina

Many residents have reported seeing a strange looking bird wandering the streets of Palm Lake Ballina and balancing rather precariously on their fences.

I have identified them as a Pheasant Coucal and there appears to be a pair that have made the resort their home. These birds seem to spend a lot of time in our backyards and have been spotted snacking on little green frogs.

Keep an eye out in your own backyard as these birds are hilarious to watch. They have very long tail feathers which makes it rather awkward for them to navigate. They tend to scurry along the ground, as their attempts at flying are very clumsy. During the breeding season they call to each other using a deep booming call. 

I have finally managed to get a photo of the Pheasant Coucal and have put together an information card below. 

Julie Pallant