Articles tagged: birds
Hooded plovers’ fragile journey
A conservation ranger is urging people to stay clear of hooded plovers on coastal beaches to give the birds the best chance at survival, after more than 40 eggs were counted in the Otway region.
Tiny bird is usually shy, but well worth the find
The southern emu-wren is a beautiful little species in the Australian wren family.
‘Alarming’ rise in bird disease
A bird disease that is affecting local wildlife has experts urging Colac and district residents to take preventative measures.
Pelican off to rehab after rescue
An injured pelican parading Colac’s Main Street on Grand Final Day has been safely sent to the zoo with the help of authorities.
Community callout to protect plovers
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has reignited calls for new Apollo Bay volunteers to help protect Hooded Plover chicks.
Blue bird is a fan favourite
The Blue Wren is a small shrub-dwelling species, inhabiting a wide range of open forests, coastal scrub and urban gardens of southeastern Australia.
Intriguing bowerbird in region
The satin bowerbird is a fascinating species found only in Australia.
Pest bird is no myna problem
The common myna is a raucous songbird, with whistles, squawks, clicks, chirps and growls.
Spotting the difference
Described as a pied or yellow mutation yellow-tailed black cockatoo, this unusual-looking individual seems to be a regular in the Colac and surrounding area over the past month or so.
Rainbow lorikeet flying to the top
The Rainbow Lorikeet has ruled the roost and come out on top of BirdLife Australia’s 10th annual bird count.
Herald helping bird count tally
The 10th annual Aussie Bird Count is well on its way to reaching a goal of recording and counting more than five million birds this week.
Duckloads of birds gather
Flocks of hundreds of freckled ducks have provided a spectacle on Lake Colac and other district waterways in recent months.
Helicopters sweep region in annual census of ducks
Helicopters will traverse Colac and district as part of a survey of the state’s duck population.
Apollo Bay patrols to protect endangered bird nests
Environmental officials are patrolling the beach at Apollo Bay to protect endangered hooded plovers nesting along the Bay’s shoreline.
Bird’s eye view of the lane
Can you identify this interesting bird spotted in Colac? Click to find out what it is.
Library birds turn heads
Birds of a feather have flocked to Colac’s library.
Be careful of endangered bird’s nesting sites
Environment authorities are urging beachgoers to look out for endangered hooded plovers nesting along shorelines in the Great Ocean Road region.
Hey! That’s my spot!
Everyone wants to be on top, it seems. This black-shouldered kite and a crow had a minor altercation in Colac at the weekend as they vied for top spot on a television aerial.
Swooping season is upon us
Swooping season is almost here, with magpies and masked lapwings nesting across Colac and district.
Birds of a feather get loud
Noisy flocks of corellas in Colac at summer can attract a lot of attention from their human neighbours.
Poultry notice
Golden Plains poultry owners must keep their birds confined for three more weeks in response to avian influenza outbreaks in the shire.
Visitors fly in from overseas
A host of international visitors are ignoring recent travel bans and flouting social distancing rules by gathering in groups at Lake Colac – but it’s not what you think.
