Numbers of ‘altitudinal migrant’ bird species such as Pied
Currawongs, King Parrots (or more correctly, Australian King Parrots), Eastern
Yellow Robins and Gang-gang Cockatoos have been building for some time now as
they seek refuge from the harsh alpine winter.
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| Eastern Yellow Robins are often a confiding species. This one at Uralla Resreve is in the classic 'sideways on a tree' pose. |
Many plants and animals have learnt to respond to the weaker
sun’s rays and the shorter days. Some plants will shed their leaves and enter a
state of dormancy. A few animals will hibernate or migrate to warmer zones.
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| Gang-gang Cockatoos will visit their favourite food trees for several days until they exhaust the supply. |
We might scurry about our day’s activities with our extra
layers of clothes and car heaters on high, but some birds have arrived to enjoy
our ‘warmer’ climate.
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| This female King Parrot in Civic Park was busy getting some nutrition from a bare tree. |
Winter is mostly thought of as dull and grey, but the more
subdued colours in a low-angled light can often bring delight to the eye.
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| Hearn Park - sometimes you can get away with shooting directly into the sun. |
Keep the cameras and binoculars at hand for that chance of
some winter colour!
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