Starkler,

I never noticed the Emu either until it was pointed out to me a few weeks ago. But boy once you notice it, it really stands out.
The Coal Sack being the head with about the only naked eye star in there is in a good postoion for the eye of the bird. Then follow the milky way dust trail down the Scorpio this part forms the long neck from there the dust trail opens out over Sagittarius to form the birds body. The best time to see it obviously is after Sagittarius rises.

Kindest Regards