They range in size from tiny (smaller than any dinosaur found as a fossil so far) to quite large - although the larger species are only visitors to the Garden, but are often seen around the rest of the property. These photos have all been taken by me at various stages, some with my iPhone and the rest with a real camera - thus the quality is varied for which I apologise.
There are many other species which I hope to add, and better photos to be taken... until then or for more information I recommend Canberra Birds - Canberra Ornithologists Group
I suppose one should pick a target species to put everything into perspective - how the interaction works with other inhabitants and also what special habits these animals exhibit.
The Blue Wrens are such an amusing species to observe that I had to choose them. I know lots of studies have been done on these, but I want to look at them as an analogue for the smallest of dinosaurs.
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| Superb Fairy Wren - Malurus cyaneus (Young Male) |
Parrots
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| Red-rumped Parrot - Psephotus haematonotus |
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| Eastern Rosella - Platycercus eximius (With Magpie departing) |
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| Crimson Rosella - Platycercus elegans |
Pigeon
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| Crested Pigeon - Ocyphaps lophotes |
Wrens, Robins and Finches
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| Yellow-rumped Thornbill - Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (I think...) |
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| Scarlet Robin - Petroica boodang |
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| Diamond Firetail Finch - Stagonopleura guttata |
Chuffs, Magpies, Currawongs and Ravens
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| White-winged Chough - Corcorax melanorhamphos |
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| Pied Currawong - Strepera graculina |
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Magpie - Cracticus tibicen (Juvenile)
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Cockatoos
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| Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo - Calyptorhynchus funereus |
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| Little Corella (Short-billed) - Cacatua sanguinea |
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| Sulphur-crested Cockatoo - Cacatua galerita |
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| Galah - Eolophus roseicapillus |
Raptors
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| Wedge-Tailed Eagle (and dinner) - Aquila audax |
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| Collared Sparrowhawk - Accipiter cirrocephalus (Young Male) |
Kingfishers
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| Kookaburra pair - Dacelo novaeguineae (actually there was a third, but he'd just dropped for a food run) |
Flycatchers
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Willie Wagtail (and food finder) - Rhipidura leucophrys
 Grey Shrike-thrush (with lunch)- Colluricincla harmonica | |
Visitors
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Cattle Egret (Uncommon) - Ardea ibis
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