Mar 8, 2013 - 1 min read

The Birds of Dogo Park

Enjoy the company of colourful birds up close in Dogo

Community writer

A kingfisher sits on a branch against a backdrop of flowering plum

A kingfisher dives into the moat for fish. There are several kingfishers living in Dogo Park

The bullheaded shrike impales lizards, frogs and insects on branches to mark its territory

A bulbul enjoys the nectar of the many plum blossoms that appear in spring

These white-eyes are getting mighty chummy on their branch

A hawfinch cleans its powerful beak on a branch bedecked with the carapace of a spring cicada

The Japanese pygmy woodpecker makes its presence felt by the rapid tapping sound it makes

The Japanese waxwing is a rarely seen passerine visitor

The white-eye is a real acrobat who isn't shy of humans

This long-tailed tit is well insulated against the winter wind

A moorhen makes its cautious way down to the moat

The birds and other wildlife in Dogo Park create moments of striking drama

Dogo Park is the site of a long-disappeared castle. All that remains are several moats and a lot of mature trees and shrubs, which are home to many varieties of large and small birds. You don't need binoculars or a telephoto lens to enjoy their company, but if you go prepared, you certainly won't regret it.

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L. MacLean

By L. MacLean

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 5 years ago

Wonderful shots of birds! I really envy in a good way! :)

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JJ Walsh

JJ Walsh 11 years ago

I'm impressed with the variety of birds you captured- in such great activity- you must be a patient photographer! Stunning!!

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JJ Walsh

JJ Walsh 11 years ago

I'm impressed with the variety of birds you captured- in such great activity- you must be a patient photographer! Stunning!!

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Anonymous

Anonymous 11 years ago

Fantastic photos! This is one of my favourite photo stories on the site!

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Daniel Yoder

Daniel Yoder 11 years ago

Looks like fun! I'm also into shooting birds(with a camera, of course:), makes for a fun afternoon.

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