Looking down into the outlet canal, property of Eraring Power Station. Said to have warm waters and sometimes, weekends, I've seen keen fishermen lined up around this area. The concrete pilons I expect are to slow down the water rush.
Next, the other side of the outlet, as it runs out to the lake. It was over this area I saw many Pipers I think they might've been. Similar to a seagull but with a longer, fine-pointed beak. Winging very swiftly overhead; up in the air current and then diving. I tried to get a snapshot in flight, but no luck. Each time I'd raise my pocket-camera I'd lose sight of the bird in the viewfinder, somewhat hindered with a combination of sunglasses and glare. Maybe I'll go back with my 'big-camera' some day with a goal to sit and wait and hope for a better opportunity of nabbing them.
A Willie Wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys. Check out this fact sheet if you wish, and find the MP3 format on the lower right hand side, at Birds in Backyards. A sweet call has the Willie Wagtail, thanks to Fred Van Gessel.
Couldn't resist a little bit of graphic-magic.This stand of native grasses seemed to be just the setting.
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these are beautiful photos. i love your composition on the first photo--makes me want to climb that trunk.:p
ReplyDeleteand the bird shot--it's gorgeous!
Ooo you are relatively close to me. I have a younger brother who lives at Jewells just a hop from Redhead Beach.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spot. Love the shots.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Sweet photos! I would love to roam that place too :-)
ReplyDeleteI never heard of a Willie Wagtail, way cool :D!
Beautiful scenery and a cute, little bird:) It's fun playing with photos - lovely shades of blue.
ReplyDeletethanks for the links on the wagtail. This one looks nothing like the ones we have. So nice to see other kinds. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you.
Lovely photos Carole, and your graphic magic is really fun! Love doing that. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletecool wagtail bird! love that water shot of the 'river'. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat graphic-magic!!!
ReplyDeleteRegards
This seems like such a wonderful area to walk about with a camera. Thanks for the link..I'll check it out. I have seen two kinds of wagtails here and it'd be nice to read up on them. Nice captures!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this post a lot! I often have to remind myself that I used to be thrilled just to SEE birds -- and I shouldn't be disappointed if I don't get a picture of them now. (But like you I often can't help wishing I had a better camera with me). The birds you did get are great and the swirly water is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCarole you should be designing fabric. That last shot of the grass is stunning. I would not be able to resist buying that fabric for a quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to visit! Love the graphic-magic....love that cobalt/violet middle ground.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful holiday and I wish you a fabulous New Year as well!
...I love those sunny, blue skies. It looks so warm and wonderful...
ReplyDeleteI love the edit on the grass shot.
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a peaceful place to visit.
Great shots...love the bird on the tree!
ReplyDeleteJan
Wonderful post Carole! That water looks very powerful - I wouldn't want to fall in. The lake looks beautiful. What a lovely spot.
ReplyDeleteIts often difficult to capture the smaller birds as they move so fast. Even with my "big camera", I find it difficult to capture them in flight.