Spring Birding in the Nasho – The Royal National Park
Finally, after 4 months my wife and I get to walk our favorite track again in the Royal National Park, known to locals as the Nasho. It was a beautiful […]
Freedom at Last – But Too Wet to Bird
Having finally come out of over 3 months lock-down here in Sydney, my wife and I decided to celebrate with a breakfast at our local National Park cafe, which we […]
Australian Self-Published Author
Australian Self-Published Author A treatise on the subject by W. A. Hewson First a note to my blog followers who normally receive posts on Australian birds. This is a one off post which was written during lock-down to answer the queries of those who have asked for tips on publishing their first book. The aim of this presentation is to […]
Breed’n Seas’n – Nestings-A-Go !
We have finally arrived at our first day of transitioning out of lock-down here in Sydney, where many have already been out since midnight shopping and celebrating after our 106 […]
Back in the Bush Birding – Oatley Park Reserve
While we continue in lock-down and the 5 km radius rule, we recently realized it also included our favorite local park Oatley Park Reserve. On previous walks here in the […]
Finches by Another Name – The Mannikins
This week as we continue to be prevented from birding, due to extended lock-down, I thought it opportune to feature a unique group of finches called Mannikins, of which Australia […]
An Amazing Adynaton – The Australian Black Swan
As we move through another week of lock-down I thought to share some interesting facts about our iconic Australian Black Swan which is the emblem of Western Australia (WA), the […]
Australia’s 2nd Most Dangerous Bird – The Australian Magpie.
As we continue in lock-down now into Spring, the birds continue to do what they do at this time of year, and that is nest and protect their nests. One […]
Birds of the Royal National Park, Sydney, Australia – Part 2
We continue in lock-down with rising numbers of infections and deaths due to Delta, as the rebels continue to spread it. This week as promised, I present Part 2 of […]
Birds and Flowers of the Royal National Park – Part 1
As we continue in lock-down and more restrictions because of the increasing numbers of infections with Delta, I have compiled Part 1 of a special slideshow of the Birds and […]
Birds of The Royal National Park
The Royal National Park is the world’s second declared National Park, 151 square km, situated on the southern outskirts of the Sydney metropolitan area in the Southerland Shire, and runs […]
Backyard Birding – Lock-Down Pleasures
As I sat quietly reflecting in our courtyard, absorbing the warm winter sun, enjoying my hot chocolate and Tim Tams, watching the bees harvest nectar from the Lavender flowers and […]
The Bird that Walks on Water – The Comb-Crested Jacana
While lock-down continues into another week for us, and prospects to go more than 5 km from home are currently banned, we have had to curtail our birding pursuits for […]
Australia’s Tallest and Most Dangerous Endemic Birds
As we continue in lock-down and restricted to a 5 km radius of movement from our home, birding is almost impossible, but for our backyard birds, which are always a […]
The Truth about Robin Red Breast – Australia’s Red Robins
As we in Sydney continue in lock-down with cases and deaths continuing to rise due to this extremely unbelievably contagious Delta strain, it has been wise to stay away from […]
Backyard Birding Blessings – The Crested Pigeon
As we move through our second week of Covid contact isolation (which means no leaving home or making personal contact) and the extended Sydney lock-down, as Delta continues its rapid […]
