Red-whiskered Bulbul at Bombo Headland

A few days ago, I visited Bombo Headland Geological Site on the east coast of Australia, south of Sydney. There were several Red-whiskered Bulbuls flitting around the bushes. This one was perched on a messy clump of Lantana, with the impressive cliffs of the headland in the background.

Red-whiskered Bulbuls are pretty little birds, with striking black, red, and white markings. They’re native to southern Asia (India, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia), and were introduced into Sydney in the late 1800s.

Common name: Red-whiskered Bulbul
Scientific name: Pycnonotus jocosus
Approximate length: 20 cm
Date spotted: 31 May 2025 (autumn)
Location: Bombo Headland Geological Site, NSW, Australia: 34°39’03.6″S 150°51’42.3″E

Bombo Headland is worth a visit, with its impressive rock formations and churning sea currents:

I feel sure that my bookmark, the Travelling Worm, will publish a post about our visit soon!

How #Singapore Became an Unexpected Stronghold for a Critically Endangered Bird https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-singapore-became-an-unexpected-stronghold-for-a-critically-endangered-bird-180983942/

Despite being the smallest country in Southeast Asia, the city-state is now home to the largest population of the straw-headed #bulbul. The #bird’s population is slowly, but steadily, increasing, thanks to over three decades of #conservation actions.

Tiny life growing in my parents' window. A Bulbul bird (native to India) has built a nest and is raising her baby birds in my mother's Hibiscus
#nature #naturelovers #hibiscus #plant #bulbul #birds #birdsofmastodon #birdnests #birdsofIndia

"Silent Sunday is all very well for some but others of us are being mobbed by fleas"- harassed Osprey

Yellow-browed bulbul, found mainly in the southern part of the India, more specifically in the hilly regions and plantations and also in Sri Lanka. They mainly feed on fruits and insects. #yellowbrowedbulbul #Bulbul #birdwatching #birdsofmastodon #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #WildlifeConservation #westernghats

Painted a bird bulbul and ripe persimmon fruit.
The bird is a endemic species in east Asia, you can see them everywhere in Japan especially in autumn and winter.
They squeak like "heeee" or "kheee" therefore they are called "hiyodori"(dori=bird) in Japanese.

By the way, I decided to add hashtags #FreePalestine #StopGazaGenocie and #ceasefireNow , on every my post till the permanent ceasefire agreement.

Thank you.

Good morning 8am＠JP
あさ8時です おはようございます

Feeling blue on #Monday?
At such times, the #bulbul enjoys the berries of #Hypericum perforatum.

Let's change our mindset too.
Have a nice day

　
#月曜は憂鬱？そんな時 #ヒヨドリ は #ヒペリカム の実を噛んでいます

気分転換を忘れずに良い1日を

#aiart #blueonMonday #オトギリソウ
#StableDiffusion #bingimagecreator #bingimagecreater
The berries of Hypericum perforatum have #antidepressant properties.
ヒペリカムの実には抗鬱作用があります

Some #bird residents of #Singapore