tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9805110147428574542024-03-14T05:09:40.970+11:00Mark's Tasmanian Bush BlogMy ramblings and photos from the most beautiful place in the worldMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.comBlogger497125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-13460270491077836592020-09-18T17:10:00.001+10:002020-09-18T17:10:55.241+10:00Pink Robin<p> Found at The Springs on Mt Wellington. This little chap was playing very happily, including among the cars, chasing himself in their mirrors and windows.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12MCjiKSfwQKPcYFJOH7orb68ah_f62cEHmsazEdj8658Vdt7Pelp0spYvnNAPpmhrNddfZO6KLIkQKdjPmhDjFaQSf0c9LXbNEGoksXGPrbM8G4jZ3UaTXiFFn8jfCwh1DmIBbf2lQ/s1620/20200916-D85_5257_1920_slideshow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12MCjiKSfwQKPcYFJOH7orb68ah_f62cEHmsazEdj8658Vdt7Pelp0spYvnNAPpmhrNddfZO6KLIkQKdjPmhDjFaQSf0c9LXbNEGoksXGPrbM8G4jZ3UaTXiFFn8jfCwh1DmIBbf2lQ/s320/20200916-D85_5257_1920_slideshow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjUbBbC5i5aqPbLUFmzpdnPd_Su5QlJeqayu2qWvAn2iI-r60E2C_KPkayEUtAmD6u9TZTAparNrgeR4oGDtlFuGNsHopUptiIUrxWog15rjh_-6q8hizlEzC2ddhrXvBuMbGJ3yg_w/s1620/20200916-D85_5266_1920_slideshow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjUbBbC5i5aqPbLUFmzpdnPd_Su5QlJeqayu2qWvAn2iI-r60E2C_KPkayEUtAmD6u9TZTAparNrgeR4oGDtlFuGNsHopUptiIUrxWog15rjh_-6q8hizlEzC2ddhrXvBuMbGJ3yg_w/s320/20200916-D85_5266_1920_slideshow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrGod8oZlEja8TpsJJSRLMGNAN2qGP3nvUD02PJwHXHkQ1cOtlqpyhR0taAAD9VXfUBkjBFcJVjdrWWRKrACzx4E_jAOXEY1SRSNYljKvEsHMlKpZ6C56pL8xZR6u_4Zw1zz5TfDAFA/s1620/20200916-D85_5289_1920_slideshow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrGod8oZlEja8TpsJJSRLMGNAN2qGP3nvUD02PJwHXHkQ1cOtlqpyhR0taAAD9VXfUBkjBFcJVjdrWWRKrACzx4E_jAOXEY1SRSNYljKvEsHMlKpZ6C56pL8xZR6u_4Zw1zz5TfDAFA/s320/20200916-D85_5289_1920_slideshow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLwK9djEayDVLznoOO49LDYPXG7K8apN-78PSRv4wSGckVQAUZu6NDL_C6jVn7pNv1raDuZfnsHGb7rdZZpoxNptP2kEs5rdueXtS7PX2tCKJQ0dX0G6_xdsmNBqYI_PS_vdvzCE1iA/s1620/20200916-D85_5292_1920_slideshow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTLwK9djEayDVLznoOO49LDYPXG7K8apN-78PSRv4wSGckVQAUZu6NDL_C6jVn7pNv1raDuZfnsHGb7rdZZpoxNptP2kEs5rdueXtS7PX2tCKJQ0dX0G6_xdsmNBqYI_PS_vdvzCE1iA/s320/20200916-D85_5292_1920_slideshow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-23438012385072497512019-03-03T21:59:00.001+11:002019-03-04T23:12:40.138+11:00Wellington Range from Mount JerusalemI was fascinated to discover the number of mountains that could be seen from Mount Jerusalem and King Davids Peak in the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. I'll try to post some others, but this one is the Wellington Range, around 140 km distant. It's a daylight shot on a day with some haze, so I've significantly increased the contrast as a B&W photo to show the mountains more clearly. It was obvious through the camera viewfinder, but somewhat indistinct to (my) naked eye.<br />
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When you book to do the Overland Track, they warn that poor weather can occur at any time. However, in February, extended periods of wind, rain, sleet, hail and snow are unusual. This February was "unusual", perhaps because so many Tasmanians were praying for rain to douse bushfires threatening communities during a hot, dry, windy spell. All Overland Track walkers should take heed. The conditions depicted below occurred in February, one of the most reliable months. Don't skimp on gear, and watch the <a href="http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/new-pelion-hut.shtml" target="_blank">forecast </a>continually.</div>
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In January I was on Mt Jerusalem when a thunderstorm came through. It rained briefly, and proceeded on down the Great Pine Tier, shortly afterwards sparking the Central Plateau fire near Lake Fergus. Around the same time a fire started near the Tahune Airwalk west of Geeveston in the far south. This fire went on to seriously threaten communities from Lonnavale to Dover sparking a large evacuation. I live in Huonville. The rain that came was a godsend, so complaints are not allowed.</div>
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However, finding somewhere to bushwalk was subsequently tricky - fires actually still burning, roads closed, tracks and whole areas closed, large areas burnt, plus advice not to go anywhere "remote", and quite poor weather forecasts, especially given it was February. Talking to a friend, we tried to convince ourselves Frenchmans isn't "remote". It's only a day-and-a-half walk from the road to Lake Tahune (less for the fitter walker and Frenchmans has been day-jogged I believe). The Overland Track was free of problems it seemed, but there were no suitable bookings available, February being quite popular.</div>
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However, watching the booking system closely, I did manage to get a booking on Monday 11th when someone else cancelled. With some transport issues solved, it was on. One problem: The weather forecast was for solid rain and snow. The forecast was such that the firefighters on the Central Plateau were worried about being able to fight the fires, as the wind, cold, snow and all would make it very inhospitable without reliably extinguishing the fires. I went anyway, hoping for changeable weather, which often makes for quite spectacular landscapes (and photos) in the Tasmanian highlands. And it is the OT, with relatively easy tracks plus huts. I wasn't disappointed.</div>
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The 10th Feb was dismal at Cradle Valley and across the mountains (as observed, and as reported by punters starting that day), and at least one OT punter returned from the plateau having realised their gear wasn't up to the task. The forecast for the 11th wasn't quite so bad, although it didn't look good for any day before Friday 15th. I didn't have enough food to stay till then. (Yes I know, but that's partly what makes for a light pack...)</div>
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I did a very quick trip, thus a very light pack, which helps make it quick...etc. Regular but not constant rain through to Pelion was then enhanced by an accurately forecasted good snowfall on the Tuesday night. Pelion Plains and Pelion Gap were quite magical on Wednesday 13th Feb. While some of the punters were a bit disappointed by the weather they'd had to deal with, the snow at Pelion was a marvellous compensation for many. I did my bit by talking up the experience. I talked to one excited lady who had <u>never</u> seen snow, and hadn't expected to when she booked the OT.</div>
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The snowy scene at Pelion Hut, and the snow up to and at Pelion Gap was quite spectacular. I didn't realise it, but when I set off, nobody else had - there was obviously lots of <i>activity</i>, but little action. Thus, all vegetation bore it's full load of snow. I <u>was</u> the snowman. Beautiful, but very wet and cold. I dodged a few massive loads with off-track manoeuvres, but hopefully the three blokes who followed me fairly closely cleared it for everyone else. A nice girl from Seattle told me that night, at Windy Ridge, she'd wondered which poor sod had to go first. There was then also the issue of correctly locating the extensive boardwalk beneath the snowy camouflage, leading from the Gap towards Kia Ora. My new Pelion Gap friends were grateful for my continuing sacrifice. The heater at Kia Ora proved unlightable. Ranger Ken was going to fix it when I saw him at Windy Ridge.</div>
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I was a bit naughty with the heaters. <b>At Pelion</b> the starting of the heater produced a veritable mountain of wet gear arranged in a growing variety of imaginative ways around it, and hopefully improved a few people's experience of walking to Kia Ora in snow the next day. Later in the evening, I pulled my head in(to my sleeping bag) when someone opened the bedroom door and asked if the bloke who knew how to make the heater work was there. I think someone then managed to read the (admittedly confused) instructions. <b>At Windy Ridge</b> the assembled crowd were huddled glumly around the communal area in hats, scarves, gloves and down jackets, but livened a lot after the heater was turned on. I have to admit it was actually 11 degrees, but they were all damp and cold (your honour), and had been for some days. An excited Queenslander told me she hadn't been warm for four days, as she stood rotating below the wall-mounted gas heater.</div>
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Some ferry issues were encountered when high winds whipped up waves on Lake St Clair, described variously as "six-foot" and "two-metre" by some punters and the captain respectively. This unfortunately cancelled Belfast Tony's carefully and expensively chartered (and subsequently heavily subscribed) 11am service, but we all managed to get out on the 3:45pm, and Belfast Tony even managed to change his transport operator and get a ride to Launceston that evening, along with the Seattle crew and some others. The boat captain (Mick? Mike?) was also from Belfast, so they got on very well, despite the furious rebooking required by Mick/Mike's earlier cancellation of the charter.</div>
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The photographic opportunities were limited by rain, sleet and snow, and the water-averse nature of my new tiny Canon mirrorless camera, but nevertheless, I'm pleased with the results, presented below.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evening comes, Mt Oakleigh from Pelion Hut - 12th Feb 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Early morning, Mt Oakleigh and Pelion Plains - 13th Feb 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and the sun shines, briefly, on Mt Oakleigh and Pelion Plains - 13th Feb 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bleak view towards Mt Ossa from Pelion Gap - 13th Feb 2019</td></tr>
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Cathedral Mountain, Mountains of Jupiter, Traveller Range, Castle Crag/Du Cane Range<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mt Pelion East from the southern side of Pelion Gap - 13th Feb 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panorama of Mts Ossa and Doris from below Pelion Gap - 13th Feb 2019</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panorama of the Cathedral Mountain face from near Kia Ora - 13th Feb 2019</td></tr>
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-52824428007468995892018-11-22T23:00:00.000+11:002018-11-22T23:16:07.843+11:00Freycinet Peninsula - November 2018Back to Freycinet for an "easy" walk to get back in the habit of carrying an overnight pack.<br />
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I took the coastal route in, and it looks to me like there's been some trackwork since I last went that way.<br />
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There was water at Cooks Beach as usual, and if the rain over this week happens as predicted, the tanks should fill up. There was no water <i>anywhere</i> else, except for a tiny trickle on rocks on the eastern side of Mount Graham, and I doubt you could find a way to harvest it. Even the stagnant ditch at Wineglass Bay South was dry. The east coast certainly was in drought until the last few days, but maybe some decent rain will now fall.<br />
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Several tracks show signs of minimal maintenance, but maybe that's usual at the end of winter.<br />
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The place was mostly suitably deserted beyond Lagunta Creek, with only the occasional passing boat or plane. This enabled easy washing in the sea without offending anyone - the only people encountered were high on Mount Graham.<br />
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This remains a delightfully peaceful place, and I must go back to photograph the birds.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New flower for me - <i>Gompholobium huegelii</i>, Common Wedgepea.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wineglass Bay and the Hazards from Mount Freycinet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wineglass Bay and the Hazards - Panorama from Mount Graham. (Full-size link below)</td></tr>
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<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6045sosm4ox64u/20181109_MGH2526-Pano_November%2009%2C%202018_lg.jpg?dl=0" target="_blank">Link to full-size panorama from Mount Graham</a>. (Large file!)Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-64690105464963148722018-11-05T23:11:00.002+11:002018-11-05T23:11:51.911+11:00Mount Wellington todayThe view from Mount Wellington today. This is from the ZigZag Track.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hobart, Kingston, the Derwent Estuary and Storm Bay from the ZigZag Track - 5th November 2018</td></tr>
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<br />Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-31399893675935594112017-12-26T21:36:00.002+11:002021-10-15T22:12:13.355+11:00Hooded Plover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="line-height: 107%;">Hooded
Plover </span></b><i><span style="line-height: 107%;">Thinornis <strike>rubricollis </strike>cucullatus<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
love these birds. They’re small but braver than their size suggests. You find
them on beaches, including the largest, wildest and stormiest. There will
usually be two of them, but sometimes more (including offspring). As you walk
along the beach, they will walk away from you, which is how they avoid you but
also lead you away from their nest. After a little while, they will fly back
around you, and, if nesting, check their nest (but only when you’re not
obviously watching).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The nest is found above the high tide line, in the sand,
shingle or dune-edges. Try not to walk close to dunes, especially if you see
them wandering about the beach. Walk below the high tide line, as they are
smart enough not to nest there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These two were on Roaring Beach on the Tasman Peninsula. I
saw them there earlier in the year, and very recently went back to try to
photograph them with the new lens. They were still about, and led me up and
down the beach, dutifully protecting a nest. I also attempted to get them votes
in the Guardian’s Australian Bird of the Year award. They didn’t win, but I
still think they’re the pluckiest little birds in the book*.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There’s a problem with the naming of this bird – “they” seem
to have changed their name to <i>Thinornis cucullatus</i>,
and there are two sub-species. In addition, of course, they’re also known as
the Hooded <i>Dotterel, </i>and there's a lengthy online article explaining why they are NOT dotterels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Nikon D7200, Nikkor 200-500mm@500mm.<br />
1/1000s, f8, ISO 100.</span><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 107%;">*So, what book? Well, it’s Watt’s Standard Book of
Tasmanian Birds**, the unexpurgated version, <u>with</u> the Gannet (Australasian).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , serif; font-size: 9pt;">**Ok, really it’s the </span><i style="font-family: "bookman old style", serif; font-size: 9pt;">Field Guide to Tasmanian Birds by Dave Watts. </i><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , serif; font-size: 9pt;">Buy one, it’s great!</span><span style="font-family: "bookman old style" , serif; font-size: 9pt;"><br /></span></div>
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-50876670260914974732017-12-26T21:31:00.002+11:002017-12-26T21:31:31.507+11:00Little Wattlebird<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Little Wattlebird <span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Anthochaera chrysoptera</i></span></span><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This bird was very active and gymnastic, bouncing from tree
to tree looking for food. I found him at the Franklin riverside walk, along
with a couple of others in this calendar. He wasn’t too concerned about me,
presumably having correctly assessed my chances of climbing the tree he was in.
They have a red-brown patch under their wings. I like these birds, they’re sort
of cheeky. I like to think he’d say “Thanks mate, got me looking all
undignified. And then put it in the calendar. Champion!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1/800s, f5.6, ISO 2500.</span><span style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-69742289061465038542017-12-26T21:27:00.002+11:002017-12-26T21:27:38.738+11:00Masked Lapwing Chick (“Plover”)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lapwing Chick (“Plover”) <span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Vanellus Miles</span><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The parents are supposed to stop me getting this close, but
the parents of this chick at Franklin had obviously become used to cars being
around the Wooden Boat School, and also tolerated a bloke gardening nearby.
This was shot out the car window. They are very cute, especially when they
waggle their tiny wings. If you email me, I’ll send you a picture of that. This
one has now grown into a normal angry plover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Nikon D7200, Nikkor
200-500mm@500mm.</span></span></div>
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1/1000s, f5.6, ISO 160.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-92013263584086537932017-12-26T21:24:00.001+11:002017-12-26T21:24:12.860+11:00Superb Fairy-wren<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Superb
Fairy-wren <span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Malurus
cyaneus</i></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These beautiful little birds are fairly shy, and getting
close enough can be tricky. They’re also quick. This fellow was at Franklin on
the riverside walk north of the Wooden Boat School. You have to sneak about
slowly. The alternative method of photographing some birds is to drive around
in a car. They don’t worry about cars in some circumstances, and you can fire
away out the window with impunity. The lady Fairy-wrens are brown, round and
sort of cute. Only the blokes have the pretty blue. Some close observers will
also note that I misspelt this bird’s scientific name in the early versions of
the calendar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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200-500mm@500mm.<br />
1/1000s, f5.6, ISO 250.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-12417823971974936492017-12-26T21:21:00.001+11:002017-12-26T21:21:25.598+11:00Sooty Oystercatcher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74bz7tHyAHN5x60cTwKVIiofo4b7-GKMoCBhmgNCEznogDudTE_udNBbH4Vpfm6NKMiki1WdMMI2rl6kcIqD3deUN2JmF6APpsGvTcsn6F50rODuvG0qamHDF-0CYO8r0KCwEO_r0og/s1600/20130127_10193_MGH_1144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74bz7tHyAHN5x60cTwKVIiofo4b7-GKMoCBhmgNCEznogDudTE_udNBbH4Vpfm6NKMiki1WdMMI2rl6kcIqD3deUN2JmF6APpsGvTcsn6F50rODuvG0qamHDF-0CYO8r0KCwEO_r0og/s640/20130127_10193_MGH_1144.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Sooty Oystercatcher <span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Haematopus fuliginosus</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
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Another Pirates Bay photo, this one on a stormy and rainy
day. The oystercatchers will watch you very carefully as you walk along a
beach, calling angrily as you close, then fly around you back to the beach,
rather like the Hooded Plover does. I think for once I tracked this one
perfectly in flight. Birds-in-flight are even harder than
birds-avoiding-humans. Like the Hooded Plover, they maintain a nest on or near
the beach among rocks, seaweed and the like, and their angry calls are warnings
to stay away.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Nikon D7000, Nikkor
70-300mm@300mm.</span></div>
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1/3200s, f8, ISO 800.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-39378474051294148462017-12-26T21:18:00.001+11:002017-12-26T21:18:28.104+11:00Black Currawong<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYjSQwDmjsu9LpsmILmmw0JOZOuSZwvnC3B_1zKn7nsUApcKTREfxq3ESpp8MIYgvlNuPQDxEOIioNdxQl_CeK73c4YF4MLfhExcZ_l0u3s20Vp5lCCDJDAlzFwklmJ3Y0UFnhlC3Pg/s1600/20171007_MGH7617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYjSQwDmjsu9LpsmILmmw0JOZOuSZwvnC3B_1zKn7nsUApcKTREfxq3ESpp8MIYgvlNuPQDxEOIioNdxQl_CeK73c4YF4MLfhExcZ_l0u3s20Vp5lCCDJDAlzFwklmJ3Y0UFnhlC3Pg/s640/20171007_MGH7617.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Black Currawong <span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Strepera fuliginosa</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h2>
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The quintessential currawong, so emblematic of the Tasmanian
bush. This one was strutting about at Ridgeway, quite unconcerned about my
presence. He <i>knows</i> he can fly away if
I make a move. I don’t know if there’s an actual collective noun for them, but
I use a “carry-on” of currawongs. That’s more, “Well, some carry-on that was”, rather
than reminiscent of a tacky English movie called “Carry On Currawong”. I
recently read they prey on other birds; chicks, mothers, fathers. The claws and
beak aren’t just for show.<o:p></o:p></div>
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200-500mm@200mm.<br />
1/1000s, f5.6, ISO 560.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-13919283218259615082017-12-26T21:15:00.002+11:002017-12-26T21:15:57.369+11:00White-faced Heron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuTUo1_WiQGa9foupogDNYeawutarG2-ns8nsjpZhXFiCt1f1uV6OeBw6oheEIQZmyLg-9Md0qlMZCap7i9Ccv07AKU0OP5VKhuhW6TyhUdhl-qYEXLWxvEvS4cHVLUEQIHC5wdjAdg/s1600/20170924_MGH7388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuTUo1_WiQGa9foupogDNYeawutarG2-ns8nsjpZhXFiCt1f1uV6OeBw6oheEIQZmyLg-9Md0qlMZCap7i9Ccv07AKU0OP5VKhuhW6TyhUdhl-qYEXLWxvEvS4cHVLUEQIHC5wdjAdg/s640/20170924_MGH7388.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">White-faced Heron <span class="MsoIntenseEmphasis"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Egretta novaehollandiae</i></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
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These herons are found in many habitats, and are fairly
common. (Maybe in a few years I’ll be able to do a calendar of <i>uncommon </i>Tasmanian birds.) I’ve got good
shots from the Huon, and I’ve even seen them in the Hobart Rivulet outside
work. Not only found across Australia, they also live in Indonesia and New
Guinea, and have colonised New Zealand since 1941. They are graceful flyers,
with an unusual motion with the body seeming to move up and down between their
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-30868461304526189382017-12-26T21:13:00.002+11:002017-12-26T21:13:34.329+11:00Great Cormorant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This cormorant was drying his wings on Pirates Bay beach. He
was visible from quite a distance, resembling a miniature dragon. He was
nervous as I edged around him, but I think his wings were very soggy and he
didn’t want to take to the water unless I seemed really threatening. I believe he
was a juvenile (chest plumage), so maybe he just wasn’t very good at swimming,
got bedraggled, and needed a good sit down. These birds grow up to a metre in
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I followed this swan on my blog through much of his early
life. One of a family of cygnets, Scooter tangled himself in some fishing line
when very young. A yachtsman removed it, but the damage was done. His left leg and
foot were crippled as the picture shows. As a result, he paddled only on the
right, looking like a kid riding a scooter. His family bullied him, and I’m not
sure if he ever managed to fly. I last saw him full-grown, being chased away from
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-57030078656543741592017-12-26T21:01:00.001+11:002017-12-26T21:01:03.688+11:00Silvereye<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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out for birds. There were a few, a Flame Robin, a Currawong (of course) and a
Yellow-throated Honeyeater, but none of them were very keen to sit and be
photographed. I finished up and returned to The Springs, and found this lively
little fellow happily prancing around just at the top of the steps. He seemed
to be looking for food along the branches, and didn’t fuss too much about being
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-18324086721812483992017-12-26T20:57:00.003+11:002017-12-26T20:57:52.027+11:00Noisy Miner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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south-eastern mainland, as well as the eastern half of Tasmania. I was trying
to photograph rosellas on the Domain, but the best shot of the day was this
Miner – possibly because he reliably sat still and above ground level. They
really are noisy. Just the other day I had to slow the car and steer around two
having a mid-air tiff as I drove up the Domain road, but later having found
several in a tree they eluded me vigorously once I was on foot.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-66280366979136830442017-12-26T20:55:00.001+11:002017-12-26T20:55:18.353+11:00Yellow Wattlebird<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Botanical Gardens in Hobart, where they swoop gracefully between trees, and
were actually quite easy to photograph. This is Australia’s largest honeyeater,
and is endemic to Tasmania. I think the yellow wattles make them look rather
religious, or at least self-important. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-24359268535152352282017-12-26T20:50:00.001+11:002017-12-26T20:50:09.397+11:00New Holland Honeyeater<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These birds are common across Tasmania, with bold black,
white and yellow plumage. They often seem somewhat unkempt, with feathers fluffed
askew. This fellow was at Franklin, where there are a number who congregate
around the riverside boardwalk just north of Frank’s Cider. They are wary of
people, and will move rapidly when disturbed, so you have to be patient, slow
and quiet. Being small, a decent photo requires getting fairly close. It took a
while. He looks a little grumpy, “Go away and STOP bothering me”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-44852051401773820402017-12-25T23:59:00.000+11:002017-12-26T21:50:08.210+11:00Tasmanian Birds Calendar 2018My calendar for 2018 is out, as Christmas gifts. For the first time I thought it was important to say a little more about the subjects. Click through below to see the birds and a bit more info about them.<br />
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<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/new-holland-honeyeater.html" target="_blank">Cover - New Holland Honeyeater</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/yellow-wattlebird.html" target="_blank">January - Yellow Wattlebird</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/noisy-miner.html" target="_blank">February - Noisy Miner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/silvereye.html" target="_blank">March - Silvereye</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/black-swan-scooter.html" target="_blank">April - Black Swan “Scooter”</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/great-cormorant.html" target="_blank">May - Great Cormorant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/white-faced-heron.html" target="_blank">June - White-faced Heron</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/black-currawong.html" target="_blank">July - Black Currawong</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/sooty-oystercatcher.html" target="_blank">August - Sooty Oystercatcher</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/superb-fairy-wren.html" target="_blank">September - Superb Fairy-wren</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/masked-lapwing-chick-plover.html" target="_blank">October - Masked Lapwing Chick (“Plover”)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/little-wattlebird.html" target="_blank">November - Little Wattlebird</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tasbushblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/12/hooded-plover.html" target="_blank">December - Hooded Plover</a></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And of course additional copies at an extravagant price <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/mhanna/calendars/29203590-tasmanian-birds?asc=u&p=calendar" target="_blank">can be purchased here</a>. Sorry they're expensive, they only print them as ordered. They are very well printed on good quality materials though.</span></div>
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Copyright Mark G Hanna 2017Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-57036075741615289562017-11-27T22:38:00.002+11:002017-11-27T23:53:41.435+11:00White Faced Heron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Copyright Mark G Hanna 2017Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-25576862473380201292017-01-23T14:56:00.005+11:002017-01-23T14:56:59.184+11:00Mount Rufus Scoparia GardenCame across this lovely "garden" of Richea scoparia on the way up Mount Rufus. Managed a few photos despite the wind and rain. It obviously impressed <a href="http://www.naturescribe.com/" target="_blank">Peter Grant</a>, who wrote about it <a href="http://www.discovertasmania.com.au/about/articles/flowering-scoparia" target="_blank">here</a>. (And, <a href="http://www.naturescribe.com/2011/01/fling-me-in-that-briar-patch.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)<br />
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I don't think I've seen so many different colours all in the one place before.<br />
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Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-38400483249011878552017-01-17T20:42:00.000+11:002017-01-17T20:42:03.320+11:00Mountains, mountains everywhere...Panorama from Little Hugel. Mount Olympus and Othrys dominate the right hand side, but beyond them, and scattered across the left hand side are more mountains than most people ever climb. Marvellous view on a great afternoon. Lake Petrarch in the centre.<br />
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<br />Markhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17380216351005921687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980511014742857454.post-18570460715233199212016-11-26T13:43:00.001+11:002016-11-26T13:47:11.259+11:00Cape Pillar<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tasman Island and The Blade from the Seal Spa lookout, early morning - 18th November 2016</td></tr>
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Now that the Three Capes Track has altered the landscape here, it has also made some changes to the way Cape Pillar can be visited by non-3CT walkers.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Bald Hill former campsite has been decomissioned with lots of bits of dead tree - 17th November 2016</td></tr>
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I set out to do a 2-day walk, carrying water to the Cape from Lunchtime Creek, and camping amongst the sheoaks near The Blade. I wasn't too sure of the logistics or legitimacy of this approach. The parks website says camping is at Wughalee Falls for anyone not on the 3CT. I haven't yet found any explicit banning of camping anywhere else, and I've often worked on the assumption that "camping" could occur anywhere more than 500m from a road, where camping wasn't explicitly (and legitimately) banned.<br />
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The location of the Wughalee Falls campsite is decidedly unhelpful in walk organisation. This is presumably the intention, so we shouldn't be surprised. I gather it also has very healthy and active populations of leeches and mossies to enliven your evening.<br />
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The plan all went fine, and the ranger I spoke to on the way out was enthusiastic about the attractiveness of the camping near The Blade, so it didn't seem to be a problem. I think if lots of people did it very obviously, then we'd find a ban in place though. You just need the capacity to bivvy wherever you can find space.<br />
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The new track makes the walk significantly easier just because the rougher parts of the old track are now much easier walking, and the hills are fewer and gentler. You can collect water from the huts (at least nobody complained when I got about 2 litres) or from Lunchtime Creek. The old track can be found leading steeply down to Lunchtime Creek, or the new track crosses it higher up about 5 minutes beyond Munro Hut. Note that visiting Lunchtime Creek campsite means a lot more down and up than following the new track gently round through the Munro Hut complex.<br />
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The "Seal Spa" lookout, which overlooks the seal haulout on Tasman Island, is great for a sunrise viewpoint.<br />
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There are apparently 36 story seats along the 3CT, designed by students. They are certainly interesting. More photos of them can be found in Google.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Wind Song" on the Cape Pillar track - 18th November 2016</td></tr>
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The Munro Hut is undoubtedly sited in a very spectacular spot. The views to Munro Bight and Cape Hauy are superb, and they have built a special viewing platform to maximise the effect. The 3CT huts themselves are very luxurious, but they would want to be given the cost of the walk. I was surprised at the size of the packs some of the 3CT walkers were lugging - they don't need tents, mattresses or cooking gear. I'm not sure exactly what some of them had brought along. Others obviously had economised appropriately on weight.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Munro Hut complex - 17th November 2016</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View to Cape Hauy from Munro Hut - 17th November 2016</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Waratah, <i>Telopea truncata, </i>Cape Pillar Track - 18th November 2016</td></tr>
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