Archive for the 'Murray Bridge' Category

Captain Proud at Sturt Reserve Murray Bridge
A few days ago we had some business to do in the CBD of our home town, Murray Bridge. We decided to take the makings for morning tea with us. After dealing with the business side of things we headed down to the river and parked in the shade […]

Our local Police Station here in Murray Bridge has had to close its doors this week. They have had a lice infestation caused by too many Feral Pigeons (Rock Doves) nesting and roosting on the premises. The station was closed so that fumigation could be undertaken. A temporary station was set up nearby in […]

The Australian Magpie has three recognised races - the White-backed, the Black-backed and the Western.
Here in Murray Bridge the common one is the White-backed Magpie.
Australian Magpie (White-backed race)
From time to time I do see a Black-backed Magpie near our home. Yesterday I saw a single bird of this race just up the road from our […]

Peaceful Dove, Cleland Wildlife Park
Yesterday my wife and I went for an early morning walk - for the good of our health.
It was a lovely start to the day. A gentle breeze, just cool enough to be pleasant, a few clouds and plenty of birds. I enjoy walking down the track near our home because […]

If I want to see an Ostrich I only have to take a ten minute drive from home.
Now before all you Australian twitchers out there jump in your car or on a plane to “tick” this species off your list, let me explain. The Ostriches I’m talking about are in the Monarto Zoo just down […]