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There are two mobs of Brolga at the Western Treatment Plant- the parents with the chick I showed a few uploads ago and this family of four-two adults and two teenagers (I think). These are the same ones I captured tumpeting some time ago. It must be something about me as once again, when I approached they threw their heads back and started with their very loud trumpeting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHlreMW82tQ
Not the most romantic of sounds, unless of course you are a Brolga I suppose.
I just felt like adding alittle texture to the background. Sorry if that offends the bird purists!
Some days are diamonds and some days aren't. Spent a few hours at Western Treatment Plant today and this is the only bird shot I was happy with. I did however see a White-bellied Sea Eagle, though wasn't quick enough to get a good image.
Andrew and I were discussing last time we were out that birdos are happy to tick a box when they have seen a bird but birdo photographers feel like it just doesn't count unless we get the shot as well!
Acanthiza iredalei. Point Cook. I had a great day here and owe a big thanks to David for his help and advice. Met a couple of photographers and we chatted, as you do. The guy looked over my shoulder, 'oh there's a Thornbill'. So I welcomed another lifer to the collection. Middle of the afternoon... light was blazing...but it'll do 'till I get a better shot.
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus)
A day taken up with re-jigging all the family's mobile phones so a couple of images from the archives.
Will catch up as I can.
Such beautiful art by Jimmy Dvate, highlighting the wildlife of the Skeleton Creek habitats. The previous image in my stream shows the other side of the wall.
Such beautiful art by Jimmy Dvate, highlighting the wildlife of the Skeleton Creek habitats. The next image in my stream shows the other side of the wall.