Lake Northam
the Lake Northam is part of Chippendale, Australia.Top photos chosen by u all:
Little Corellas
Made by 'Pong
At first, by the their squeaks and white bodies in the distance, I thought they were a flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos, somewhat urbanised feathered friends. But it turns out that these birds, hanging around in Victoria Park, Sydney, are Corellas, close cousins in the same cockatoo family (Cacatuidae.) This particular couple is Little Corellas (Cacatua sanguinea.) According to the 1986 edition of Simpson and Day’s Field Guide to the Birds of Autralia, their range was just the inland outback and along the coast of Western Australia, Northern Territory and some of the North Queensland. However, the current edition and the Wikipedia say they are in east coast urban areas such as Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney too. This is quite fascinating for me to see wildlife migration to the cities. It reminds me how humans have effected the lives of others in the system.
Big Chill
Made by 'Pong
It is the first time I have seen an Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus) in Victoria Park, Sydney, but probably not the first time this one has been here. It seems to be confidently strolling and fishing in the pond by itself with its large bill. Pelicans are commonly found in parks where there is food in the ponds, especially at the Sydney Fishmarket, where the meals are. Of all the Sydney urban birds, I find them cool and calm, big birds with no attitude, unlike those pestering silver gulls, or dull sacred ibises.
Man with Dog
Made by Dr Snafu
I'm loving the 10x zoom on my new camera
for a socia
Made by james m
victoria park | sydney
Fountain at Night
Made by brokengod
Nearest places of interest:
| Victoria Park Pool Fisher Library Site of Fair day Kent Brewery Site | Broadway Shopping Centre The Quadrant Glebe Markets Mugging danger at night |
