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Off I Go: A Little Pied Cormorant
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Off I Go Off I go, thinks this Little Pied Cormorant, moments before take-off. Into the wide world… These little birds fascinate me. They swim low in the water, and can dive and swim with enviable ease and efficiency, often re-appearing quite some distance away. Copyright ©
An Egret Braves The Waves…
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An Egret Braves the Waves Now and then an Egret visits our local swimming baths. On very rare occasions I see two or even three. Here is a photograph of one of these beautiful white birds as it wades through rather choppy water. Enjoy! Copyright ©
Reflections of a Bird in Flight
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Reflections Here I am again, unsure of the avian species. I’ll narrow it down to two guesses: Pelican or Egret. Be that as it may, I think you’ll enjoy seeing this bird in flight and its reflections on the surface of the river. Copyright © ?
Hi, Maggie!
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Hi, Maggie! What a proud and splendid sight you are! And how I love your beautiful song… Copyright © Hi, Maggie!
Lookout, World — Here We Come!
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Here We Come Lookout world, here we come! This family of ducks is heading our way… A rare sight in the river, and to my eyes a most welcome one. I wonder how many of the brood make it to adulthood? I’m keeping my fingers crossed! Copyright © ?
Making Their Nest
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Nesting Rainbow Lorikeets What is more heartwarming than watching prospective parents in the process of making their home? In the case of birds, it’s all about nests. Australia’s Rainbow Lorikeets put their creativity to work in tree hollows. Here’s a pair that are engrossed in the task. I photographed…
Graceful Flight
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Graceful flight What is it about flight that grabs your attention? The star of this photograph is, in my opinion, the graceful sea-bird. Wings outstretched, its journey seems effortless. I’m not quite certain what type of bird it is. My best guess is that it’s an Egret, but the…
All Fluffed Up: A Kookaburra Rests
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All Fluffed Up I can’t help but notice that this Kookaburra’s feathers are fluffed up. I wonder if he’s recently had a bath… Very often, these birds can be seen cleaning themselves in the water-filled depression under a bubbler and tap combination at the local park. Isn’t he handsome?…
‘It’s Enough to Make Your Feathers Stand on End’
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Communicating Cockatoos ‘It’s enough to make your feathers stand on end!’ Did Cocky’s mate give him (or her) fair warning? These bushland characters provide a constant source of amusement. Australia’s a wonderful place! Copyright © ?
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