Pied Stilt (Breeding Adult)
I don't know that I should identify this as a breeding adult - what happens in the bedrooms of these birds is really none of my business. Spotted on the bank of Swan River in Perth. He did not appreciate the photo session and flew off a little too eagerly for my liking even though I was a fair distance away so as not to disturb his supper. Some birds are welcoming, this one not. I sense he picked up on the Canadian accent.
I thought I should mention this for your amusement. We just arrived in Perth yesterday. Nice quiet place at least we thought. What do we see arrive today at the same premises - 4 large vans full of pre-teen male cricket players, their luggage and their attitude unloaded and inserted into our quiet peaceful space. Here 'til Friday - all week. I don't know how he did it but I suspect Rick was somehow involved in all of this.
Sony ILCE-7RM4
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
ƒ/5.6 400.0 mm 1/400 ISO 160
Pied Stilt (Breeding Adult)
I don't know that I should identify this as a breeding adult - what happens in the bedrooms of these birds is really none of my business. Spotted on the bank of Swan River in Perth. He did not appreciate the photo session and flew off a little too eagerly for my liking even though I was a fair distance away so as not to disturb his supper. Some birds are welcoming, this one not. I sense he picked up on the Canadian accent.
I thought I should mention this for your amusement. We just arrived in Perth yesterday. Nice quiet place at least we thought. What do we see arrive today at the same premises - 4 large vans full of pre-teen male cricket players, their luggage and their attitude unloaded and inserted into our quiet peaceful space. Here 'til Friday - all week. I don't know how he did it but I suspect Rick was somehow involved in all of this.
Sony ILCE-7RM4
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
ƒ/5.6 400.0 mm 1/400 ISO 160