Still loving the Bee-eaters
March 8, 2021
I just had to post these new pics.
I think these two are Mr and Mrs Bee-eater.
Wait, maybe these two are an old married pair.
And these two. Just watch out where you’re going…
Category: where I live
I just love Bee-eaters
March 7, 2021
I can’t decide which are my favorite shots.
I love the pose, almost shy.
Then there’s the symmetry.
And the flash of the wings as they flit away.
Plumed Whistling Ducks
March 6, 2021
These distinctive and for me, unusual ducks just flew in for a visit. they were all bunched up together on the lagoon.
They have amazing feathers and are really cute.
Going, going,……
March 4, 2021
Four fat ibis walking up a branch…
A lot of pressure on number one to keep on going
Oops gone.
Not too far, just flew away.
Missing the birds
March 3, 2021
Spring and summer was a wonderful time with so many birds nesting along the creek. Here are two that have had their young ones and left the nests.
Up close it doesn’t seem all that soft and comfortable.
A different nest with mum and dad deep in conversation
Three Poor Ducks sitting in a Row…
March 1, 2021
almost blown off their perch by the wind. The feathers were flying wildly. They did well to stay balanced on the log.
When the wind dropped I could see that they were actually ducks.
Young birds at play
February 28, 2021
I suspect these two on the waterlily are young corellas.
Goanna
February 27, 2021
Met this chap on the road as I was driving home from the bus stop with my grandson, aged 10. I was teaching him how to use the camera with the BIG lens. He was in the front seat had it balanced on the window ledge. He was enjoying taking pictures of the ducks on the lagoon and really enjoying taking pics of the neighbour’s chickens as we went by. I told him to keep a lookout for interesting shots and I couldn’t believe my eyes when we came across this goanna. By the time I slowed and stopped the car the goanna was taking off back into the bushes. I managed to grab the camera and take a shot through the windscreen, but he was too quick and it was a very awkward angle. To tell the truth, I was hesitant to get out of the car in case this rather large creature came towards me rather than moving off! The other pics were too blurry. Now I know where he is, I’ll keep looking hoping to get some more shots.
Out front
February 23, 2021
Cormorant… We went for a drive looking for birdlife. I found this one showing a bit of tail feather, in the lagoon out front.
He was posing quite proudly for me.
Red Browed Finch
February 13, 2021
This tiny little finch likes the seeds on my Judas Tree. It’s only about 10cm long and is really shy, so I was thrilled to be able to sneak up on it and take its picture.
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