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Heather Thorning

@heather_thorning

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BIRD and NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER
💙Western Australia
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A Sacred Kingfisher with breakfast after some serious hunting..::::#sacredkingfisher #your_best_birds̓ͧͬͪ͂̓ͧ̄̈̚ #birdsofaustralia #birdstagram #birdsonearth #best_birds_of_world #exclusive_wildlife #birdsnature #animals_in_world #elite_worldwide_birds #feather_features #prettybird #bestbirdsshot #birdlover #birdphotography #naturegeography #nature_perfection by @heather_thorning

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3 years ago

I was surprised to find this sweet little Red eared Firetail in a Wandoo setting at Flint..Quite a way from the hills of Perth..Endemic to Western Australia..#redearedfiretail #1birdshot #bns_nature #birdlover #exclusive_birds #bestshotz_birds #raw_birds #animal_fanatics #finch #birds_private #nature_worldwide_birds #birds_adored #show_us_nature #all_animal_addiction #best_birds_of_world #planetbirds #nuts_about_birds #birdselite #your_best_birds #birdfreaks #birdsonearth #nature_worldwide_birds by @heather_thorning

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Such beautiful shore birds are the Red necked Avocet..:::#avocet #redneckedavocet #shorebirdsofinstagram #wildnature #featured_wildlife #raw_birds #world_bestanimal #birdplanet #udog_feathers #bird_perfection #birdsofig #bestshotz_birds #birdsonearth #birds_nature #birds_adored #planetbirds #thewildlifebiologist #your_best_birds #bestbirdshot #marvelouz_animals #united_kings_things #women_wildlife_photography #naturyst #birds_private #birds_nature by @heather_thorning

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6 years ago

No urge to post lately as been getting through some tough treatment..Out with a friend recently for some bush therapy..Male Crested Western Shrike Tit low down made my week..#crestedshriketit #your_best_birds #raw_birds #birdlove #feather_perfection by @heather_thorning

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a month ago

It’s been so refreshing and relaxing having a go at some artwork..Still learning and experimenting..These are in watercolour..Digital frames.Star Finch and Australian Hobby..From my own images.There are some inspiring and talented artists in the world..#watercolour #birdsinwatercolour #birdsofaustralia #nuts_about_birds #planet_birds by @heather_thorning

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2 months ago

Bird 426. Western Rosella by @heather_thorning✨ A flash of crimson and gold gliding through the eucalyptus woodland.🕊️ #Macnjenni Bird Gallery – Bird 426 Western Rosella🪶 InformationScientific name: Platycercus icterotisRange & habitat:Found in the south-west of Western Australia in eucalyptus forests, woodland edges, orchards, farmland, and lightly wooded countryside.Key features:The Western Rosella is the smallest rosella species and is recognised by its bright yellow cheek patches. Males display vivid red plumage on the head and chest with green-and-black scalloped wings and blue highlights, while females are slightly duller.Diet:Feeds on grass seeds, native seeds, fruits, flowers, nectar, insects, and larvae. Often seen foraging on the ground.Nesting:Nests in deep hollows of trees, usually during spring. The female incubates the eggs while the male brings food to the nest.Fun fact:The Western Rosella is sometimes called the “Yellow-cheeked Rosella” because of its distinctive facial markings.#heather_thorning #HeatherThorning_nab by @heather_thorning

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Just before the wild weather last weekend I came across 3 of these cute juvenile Red capped Robins..#raw_birds #shoot_small #redcappedrobin #bird_perfection #cutebird by @heather_thorning

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2 months ago

Bird 406. Painted Firetail. By @Heather_Thorning ✨ A tiny ember flickers through the grasses of Australia’s quiet south @Macnjenni Bird Gallery – Bird 406 Painted Firetail🪶 InformationScientific name: Emblema pictumRange & habitat: Southern Australia, especially coastal scrublands, heath, and grassy undergrowth with dense coverKey features: Small finch with delicate scalloped plumage, olive-brown upperparts, white-spotted flanks, and a striking crimson rump and tailDiet: Seeds of native grasses and herbs, occasionally small insectsNesting: Builds a domed grass nest low in shrubs or dense vegetation; both parents share incubation dutiesFun fact: Despite its vivid tail, the Painted Firetail is often overlooked as it quietly forages close to the ground, blending beautifully into its surroundings📌 Bird 406. Painted Firetail. Southern Australia. . #heather_thorning #PaintedFiretail #EmblemaPictum #AustralianBirds #BirdPhotography by @heather_thorning

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A juvenile male Western Rosella starting to colour up..He was making the most of a bit of warmth as the sun was coming up ..Temperature was -2c just prior to sunrise so some warmth was very welcome..#westernrosella #parrotsofinstagram #feather_prefection #birdlife_insta #your_best_birds by @heather_thorning

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Bird 405. Red- eared Firetail. . @heather_thorning✨ A shy ember in the undergrowth, flickering red against shadowed greens🕊️ @Macnjenni Bird Gallery – Bird 405 Red-eared FiretaiPhotographer Heather ThorningCaptured in Southern Australia. Scientific name: Stagonopleura oculataRange & habitat: Southwestern Australia; favours dense heathlands, shrublands, and forest undergrowth, often near waterKey features: Compact finch with olive-brown upperparts, finely spotted underparts, a black face, and vivid red ear patch, rump, and tailDiet: Grass seeds, small seeds, and occasional insectsNesting: Builds a domed grass nest with a side entrance, usually hidden low in dense vegetation; both parents share dutiesFun fact: This species is notoriously secretive, often heard before it is seen, moving quietly through thick cover📌 Bird 405 Red-eared Firetail#RedEaredFiretail #StagonopleuraOculata #AustraliaBirds by @heather_thorning

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Bird 404. Diamond Firetail .. by @heather_thorning✨ A jewel of the Australian grasslands, glowing softly with crimsonPhotographer . Heather Thorning 🕊️ Macnjenni Bird Gallery – InformationScientific name: Stagonopleura guttataRange & habitat: Southern Australia; found in open woodlands, grassy fields, farmlands, and scrub with access to waterKey features: Striking finch with a grey body speckled in white “diamond” spots, bold black tail, white flanks, and a vivid red rump, bill, and eye ringDiet: Grass seeds, small seeds, and occasionally insectsNesting: Builds a large, rounded grass nest with a side entrance, often in shrubs or low trees; sometimes includes a “false nest” chamber above the main oneFun fact: The extra chamber in its nest is thought to help confuse predators or provide insulation📌 Bird 404 Diamond Firetail#DiamondFiretail #StagonopleuraGuttata #AustraliaBirds #BirdPhotography by @heather_thorning

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2 months ago

Spiny cheeked Honeyeater from a trip to Southern Australia a couple of months back.#honeyeater #birds_of_ig #birds_private #eye_spy_birds by @heather_thorning

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