Sulphur-crested Cockatoos at Bobbin Head

A group of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos gathered on the mud amidst the mangrove stalks at Bobbin Head:

It’s the first time I’ve been to Bobbin Head. I started with the Mangrove Boardwalk and also walked part of the Gibberagong Track, which follows on from the boardwalk. This is the sign at the start of the Mangrove Boardwalk:

The cockatoos had gathered next to this bridge at the start of the Mangrove Boardwalk:

From time to time the birds flew up into the surrounding trees to have a peaceful snack:

And a bit of mutual grooming:

Common name: Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

Scientific name: Cacatua galerita

Approximate length: 50 cm

Date spotted: 28 August 2019 (late winter)

Location: Bobbin Head, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, New South Wales, Australia: 33°39’48.5″S 151°09’21.3″E

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Posted on 2019/08/29, in Birds, Cockatoo and tagged , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment.

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