We've moved even farther from civilization, the towns are now farther apart and much smaller. Yesterday we visited the Bowra Sanctuary, a former sheep station and special habitat in the outback protected from grazing domestic animals. There are some extra special birds here too, and we saw them all. Of note here are Hall's Babbler, Bourke's Parrot, White-browed Treecreeper, and the amazing and very shy Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush. The permanent waterholes in the sanctuary keep many of the more common species nearby for viewing. It was an incredible birding day. And as a special treat our guide Phil spotted a couple of Painted Honeyeaters in a tree beside the road. Another really tough one to see and we saw it well.  |
| Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush |
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| Hall's Babbler |
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| White-browed Treecreeper |
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| Bourke's Parrow |
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| Mulga scrub habitat |
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| Painted Honeyeater |
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| Black-fronted Dotteral |
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| Black-winged Stilt |
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| Eastern Grey Kangaroo |
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| Emu |
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| Euro (common wallaroo) |
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| Red-winged Parrot |
Super photos! Wow!
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