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@buteykohealth Күн бұрын
Hey Rob ... camera do you use ... what do you suggest for a starter bird camera ?
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Күн бұрын
Hi, I use a Nikon P950. It provides a long enough range to get the bird in view and is much lighter and cheaper than an SLR or mirrorless (though these have better quality). If you are after a cheaper or starter camera, for capturing birds you'll want one with at least x10 zoom and with a viewfinder. Otherwise it's just too hard to capture the birds.
@wingsanddaydreams 2 күн бұрын
Wow, so many wonderful bird sightings in such a beautiful place! New subscriber here ✨
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Күн бұрын
Yeah it's such a nice place. Welcome to the channel 🙂
@wingsanddaydreams Күн бұрын
@@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Thank you!
@gregwells8764 2 күн бұрын
nice ! means ive got both species, although i only ever see the Grey. Have found them nesting here on my little 3/4 acre up on the dividing range north of Toowoomba. hope they dont eat the Fairy Wrens that have just turned up !
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 2 күн бұрын
Cool that you've got both species. Don't worry, your fairywrens should be fine as long they naturally prefer to hang around dense vegetation to hide in (the butcherbirds won't be able to get to them).
@dennismurray703 3 күн бұрын
Great video of this rich bird habitat right in the heart of Brisbane area. I enjoyed the high quality images and interesting commentary. Maybe you could do one on Bribie Island which has a rich diversity of species.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 2 күн бұрын
Thank you. Great idea. I'll add it to the list. Bribie has so many species it needs a full day 🙂
@miltmoise7917 3 күн бұрын
I know almost nothing about the birds from this part of the world so this was a fun and educational experience for me ❤. Thanks.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 2 күн бұрын
Glad you got to see some of our birds. Stay tuned for more 🙂
@7hilladelphia 3 күн бұрын
Yes for sure I'd like to see more like this. You showed their habitat, song, name and all 3 kinds of fairy wrens are there: I think they were 1. Red (something) 2. Varigated, your favorite 3. Blue
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 2 күн бұрын
That's right, there are 3 species of fairywren in South East Qld. Australia has a total of 10 different species, if you want to learn more about them check out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hcV4ltyousfRZYE.html
@7hilladelphia 3 күн бұрын
Your steady hand doing long zoom is highly admirable !
@JustOneKnight 4 күн бұрын
Im not classed as a birder I just photograph them as a beginner photographer but I love hearing them and watching them.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 2 күн бұрын
Great, photographers and bird admirers are very welcome here 🙂
@mjames4709 4 күн бұрын
Nice vid.
@Hilmar-iq7xq 10 күн бұрын
What video gear do you use ? Vlogging camera ? What a treat seeing all thse lovely birds..thanks..😊
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Күн бұрын
Hello, I use a GoPro and a Nikon P950. Thanks for watching
@pintrest-xi8ig 10 күн бұрын
Loved this. Thank you.
@peregrinemccauley5010 11 күн бұрын
Eastern Whip Bird. Easy to hear, but hard to see. Sounds familiar.
@maxinelinley1450 12 күн бұрын
We have some here in Warwick they are beautiful
@dickkehoe6136 12 күн бұрын
Nice to see You Rob, Thank You, From Wynnum
@wildhomevideos 14 күн бұрын
That's very interesting. For some reason I always thought the grey Butcherbirds were bigger than the Pied. When the Grey Butcherbird fluffs up its feathers it looks significantly larger then it is, so it is hard to compare. We live in a rural area and have both butcherbirds on our property but they are not used to seeing people and keep their distance. We do get to see the Grey Butcherbirds more often and from closer for some reason. I actually don't think they would eat pie, not even raw meat pie I don't think. Raven would be right into it though😅 Possibly in the city, but we have never seen our wild Butches to be even remotely interested in food that is not live. You know our Butcherbirds don't have the same song as yours. I really can't hear the "missing you" in their calls. It must be that our WA birds have evolved slightly different taste for music. Recently we published a video featuring an immature butcherbird which we were convinced that it was a Grey but after seeing this video I am not quite certain any more. Hmm.... and we put a label under it! I hope we haven't made a mistake😐In any case, this is a very informative and well presented video and we appreciate all the information👍
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 14 күн бұрын
When they fluff up they can look so much bigger (that's why birds do it as defence mechanism or to impress the opposite sex). It's good that they are weary of humans, it keeps them safer, especially from pet cats. I went to WA just last year and I agree, the birds definitely have a different accent there (and sometimes songs too). The WA Australasian Swamphen is so beautiful! I had a quick look, that looks like an immature Grey 😊
@wildhomevideos 14 күн бұрын
@@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Thank you. I am relieved and we really appreciate it. There were certain angles in the footage which made us a bit uncertain. We really don't know much about birds, we just like their company. It is really nice to get confirmation from an expert
@marylinsmith4290 15 күн бұрын
I'm so comforted to see that there is such an amazing variety of birds still in the Brisbane area...I live in Ipswich and I would estimate that there are fewer than 25% of the number of birds these days than when we first moved here in 2008.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 15 күн бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately most bird species numbers have declined more than half over the past 40 years 🙁 All the habitat destruction isn't helping. Even those "better" developers who are planting seedlings afterwards are not helping as much as it seems, as many of our bird species need mature aged trees (70+ years) to form a hollow for the birds to nest in. Hopefully us humans will learn before it's too late. The best thing we can do is to educate and get out there. Thanks for your comment 🙂
@marylinsmith4290 15 күн бұрын
At 5:14 I heard a whip bird call....
@justicetruthvegan83 15 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, very kind of you.. A wild magpie feeds from my balcony on RAW VEGANIC food up to 20 times a day. It is very friendly. I backpackers around Byron Bay NSW for 6 months about 33/34 years ago.
@ellenclark7722 17 күн бұрын
This is just what I want from birding videos in SEQ. There are so many american youtubers so it's great to see some local Qld birds.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 17 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@stephenwalczak3166 17 күн бұрын
I'm always amazed at the Superb Fairy Wrens that live in the small garden at the Gasworks shops at Newstead during the warmer months, and how common they are along the Brisbane River boardwalk from Newstead to New Farm Park. They males aren't shy and happily sit on the railings and sing.
@tonywiseman7542 17 күн бұрын
someone needs to deal with all that invasive pear at the water-hole asap
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 17 күн бұрын
Yeah it's not good. It's a State Forest so the government doesn't seem to care (as much as if it were a National Park) 😕
@RogerMacKertich 18 күн бұрын
Another great video Rob. Love seeing the different birds compared to what we get in Sydney. You give some good location ideas for my next trip to Qld.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 18 күн бұрын
Thanks. I lived in Sydney for a few years and found some wonderful bird watching locations. The Australian Botanic Garden at Mount Annan and Barren Grounds are two that come to mind. Gang Gang Cockatoo are so cool, we don't get them up here. I'm thinking of staying down there for a couple of weeks to do some birding/filming 🤞
@WildCaught73 18 күн бұрын
Love your videos mate! Highlight of my day! Please could you do a birdwatching tour in Eumundi Conservation Park? There's tonnes of birds there and it'd help me get to know some of the bird around. Keep up the great videos!
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 18 күн бұрын
Great idea. I've never been there before, so I'll definitely check it out. Thank you
@wendyh8492 19 күн бұрын
Thank you Rob for sharing, I went to Coolunda last weekend for the first time, it was an amazing place, both for bird photography and astrophotography, we stayed at the caravan park! I will be making a return visit in the future. Thank you once again to sharing.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 19 күн бұрын
Glad you had a great time. It is truly a wonderful place 🙂
@VisiblyJacked 19 күн бұрын
I knew all of these by sight except the Currawong. I'm not quite sure why I've overlooked these here in SEQ. Either I haven't run into them as often as the others, or I misidentified them. Anyway, great video!
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 19 күн бұрын
IMO there are less Currawongs in SEQ compared to the other B&W birds. You usually hear rather than see them. Their calls are one of my favourites!
@zigzaggreg 18 күн бұрын
There used to be less Currawongs around Brissy except around more wooded areas but it seems since we started developing more of these they seem to have moved more into suburban areas such as Annerley and the like
@WildCaught73 20 күн бұрын
Great video man! What camera are you using in this?
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 20 күн бұрын
Thank you. I use a Nikon P950, it's great for birding and it's not too heavy.
@WildCaught73 19 күн бұрын
@@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Thanks!
@dickkehoe6136 21 күн бұрын
Listening and watching grey butcherbird from my balcony at Wynnum North, Thank You
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 21 күн бұрын
Nice. I'm close to the city and my balcony gets the occasional Pied Butcherbird. Butcherbirds have definitely adapted to urban and suburban Brisbane 🙂
@michelleduncan36 22 күн бұрын
What about SA's bird emblem the shrike, I would have thought that this bird deserved a mention.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 22 күн бұрын
Hi, SA's emblem is the Piping Shrike, which is actually another common name for the Australian Magpie. The subspecies that lives down that way has a white back, whereas in Qld it's black. They are they all same species though. Almost all Australian birds have several common names describing the same bird (eg peewee, micky bird, etc). I know, it's confusing! Hope this helps www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/adelaide-afternoons/the-piping-shrike-doesnt-exist/8946800
@neilcam 22 күн бұрын
Well done. I always hate how everyone else gets about double or more the number of species seen (or heard) on a walk at OCC! lol Oh well, time for another attempt.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 19 күн бұрын
Yeah that can be frustrating. Sometimes it's luck of the draw as to whether you get a "good bird day". OCC can get really busy with bikes and runners which tends to scare the birds away from the track. I find going at sunrise is best. Good luck 🍀
@PerspectiveAustralia 22 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed this walk with you. Thanks for sharing 🫶🏼
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. New video this afternoon 🙂
@pembridgehouse 23 күн бұрын
Thank you. Good concept of walking along a "bird corridor" to see what's there.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 23 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :-)
@pamtaylor7978 25 күн бұрын
You should of kept walking along the track behind the houses as there's lots of birds there along the creek, it goes for kilometres crossing over the creek in several areas
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 25 күн бұрын
That's great. Our meetup group actually went here this morning and we got good views of the White-headed Pigeon at the start of the track you mentioned. Will definitely check it out further next time. Thank you 🙂
@rob3942 26 күн бұрын
Another excellent, informative knowledgeable video. Beautiful camera work and wonderful information. Such variety. You know your birds Rob. Gonya mate
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 23 күн бұрын
Thank you. New video coming this Friday 😊
@whpkld 27 күн бұрын
Really enjoyed that. I’m very much into bird photography but you have grabbed my attention with your video technique. Any chance you could share some info about what gear you use? Thanks again. Wayne
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 23 күн бұрын
Thank you. I use a Nikon P950, as DSLR/Mirrorless are much too heavy to be lugging around. I'm still refining my audio equipment rig. Message me on Facebook and we can discuss in detail :-)
@ZennaSmith-fb3fo 28 күн бұрын
I love that my local fairywrens flew onto my fence as I was watching this 🥰 I am assuming they are the superb fairywrens. Ipswich area 😊
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 28 күн бұрын
They must have heard and came in to inspect 🙂 Very likely those would be Superbs, they are the most common garden guests. The other species are more shy.
@mezza0202 29 күн бұрын
Thank you for this very educational video, it was like being at Samford with you :)
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 28 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching 😀
@silvias7090 Ай бұрын
a masterful birder and great with the camera.....thank you for supporting nature !!! and encouraging others to do the same....🥰
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 28 күн бұрын
I've still got much to learn, thank you for the encouragement 😊I believe by showing people how beautiful and fascinating our birds are, it will encourage them to get out there to help and/or enjoy what SE Qld has to offer.
@andyossie Ай бұрын
Well,...3 things i learned today... 1 the difference between male and female, 2 the black and white crow is a currawong, and 3 the sound of the currawong which is what I've heard many times over the years but never knew what the bird was that made the sound! 😄
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Ай бұрын
That's great. I'm glad it was helpful 🙂
@stacey7529 Ай бұрын
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Beautiful various exotic birds. Amazing.
@Flutterbyby Ай бұрын
The colours on those ring necks ❤❤❤
@capturingnaturewithsandip Ай бұрын
Nice and beautiful video. Thanks for sharing so wonderful nature with us.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. Another video is coming next week
@gordondean9189 Ай бұрын
Delightful video, great content and presentation. Thank you.
@shaunferguson8782 Ай бұрын
Just found your channel, great stuff mate. BTW love the sound your camera makes when zooming out. 🤣
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Ай бұрын
Thank you. Yeah, I've played with editing out the sound but it seems weird zooming without it 😅 I have since upgraded my mic, so the zoom sound won't be as strong, haha
@shaunferguson8782 Ай бұрын
@@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Yeah I was about to say if you get something like a Rode VideoMirco A) your sound will be better and B) you won't hear the internall sounds of the camera. But be careful cos they are directional so if you are vlogging from behind it your voice won't come through clearly. So do lots of testing first. Love your videos, keep em coming reminded me lots of my 2 visits to Oz in the past.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Ай бұрын
Cool. The Rode is actually what I purchased 🙂 The voice should be fine as I wear a lapel and have it as a separate channel. Thanks for the tips and tuning in. Glad you enjoyed the videos. If you're ever in Brisbane, be sure to join us for one of our monthly walks.
@rosbeeston6377 Ай бұрын
Yet another excellent & informative video, Rob. Thank you - keep ‘em coming!
@Noisy-miner Ай бұрын
I like both. I like any birds
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Ай бұрын
Yeah, it's not the individual bird's fault humans introduced an environment for them to thrive / get to unmanageable numbers
@williamkeith8740 Ай бұрын
Signed up - been watching superb, variegated & white wing out our way for 2 years - rumours of redback about 25ks away but haven't seen them yet - this is such a great way of collecting data. Thank you for putting this up Rob.
@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Ай бұрын
That's fantastic. The project will appreciate your valuable contributions ☺️ Thank you
@jandrabeeston4604 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this brilliantly informative video, Rob. Yet another of your recommendations to add to our birding list!