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Yes, there really is an Australian bird called a Blue Bonnet – and it is exquisite.

Shivers of loveliness! I think these small parrots look incredibly cute. Although many of their feathers are a somewhat dull light brownish-green their bright blue faces and the scattering of reds, blues and yellows make them an absolute delight to find. Their underbellies are crimson and you can see a little of the richness of the colour if you look closely enough.

This one visited our campsite in the Murray Sunset National Park. I’d planned to take my eldest daughter and her children to Mungo National Park but it poured with rain and the roads were closed – it was our second attempt, hopefully we’ll be luckier next time. But the diversion to the Murray Sunset NP was truly wonderful and seeing this stunning little bird was a definite bonus.

Please excuse the shorter than usual post but there is so much to do on my property at this time of year, plus I need to clear the attic by next week, the littlies are all needing time (which is wonderful) and most worrying of all is that my precious friend is in hospital. Hopefully I will get enough Christmas shopping squeezed in that no one will think I’m the Grinch.

Happy birding, Kim

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