Take Five: Midnight Oil Drummer, Rob Hirst's Top 5 Australian Birds
When Rob Hirst isn't busy hitting the old skins for iconic Aussie rock band Midnight Oil, he's on the lookout for the wonderful birdlife that abounds the Australian wilderness. Discover Hirst's top five beautiful Australian Birds below.
Words by Rob Hirst
1. Port Lincoln Parrot
Spotted a pair of these amazing ring-necked parrots walking in the Flinders Ranges. Find out more about the Port Lincoln Parrot via the Birdlife Australia website.
2. Noisy Pitta
Heard this little pitta screaming 'walk to work, walk to work' in a rainforest protected by the Arakwal people of northern NSW. Find out more about the Noisy Pitta via the Birdlife Australia website.
3. Rainbow Bee-Eater
These beauties buzz around their sand dune homes, which are steadily being eroded by more frequent severe storms. Find out more about the Rainbow Bee-Eater via the Birdlife Australia website.
4. Sacred Kingfisher
Travelling to Cape Leveque in the Kimberley, (I saw) a tiny flash of frenetic blue and green. Find out more about the Sacred Kingfisher via the Birdlife Australia website.
5. Gouldian Finch
Impossibly photogenic. One day I might see one in the wild. Find out more about the Gouldian Finch via the Birdlife Australia website.
Catch Rob Hirst performing live with Midnight Oil at the 2022 Edition of Bluesfest. More info and tickets via the Bluesfest event page.
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