18 April 2012

World Bird Wednesday, by the beach

From home to here was just a 30 klm. drive down the coast last Sunday.  This view where I stood at an elevated position, near the surf-club at Soldiers Beach.  Tide's down;  I think the riders out there had already had the best of it long before I arrived just after 9.30  a.m. 




Thought I'd share with you a little of the scenery as well; because it's a million-dollar birds-eye view, don't you agree?



Lucky Superb Fairy Wrens (this one female, or jenny-wren), living here; sweet little birds they are.  Seen before walking down the wooden steps buried in sand.



Hadn't carried a tripod as planned, but instead, a light folding-stool for photos like this, so I could sit  and take my pics from a better position, and with a little extra stability over the camera. 
 
 Pelican Point is in the distance; there's where I'm walking towards


Crested Tern





A fisherman threw some leftovers about before leaving.




a short video, with a smidgin' of the beach first (sorry 'bout the little wobble up when trying to move across that view). 

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30 comments:

  1. Carole your birds are all wonderful to see... your images of them are fantastic.

    xx Drew.

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  2. Ringo Starr in disguise? Funny, black hair on that gull(?)

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  3. Great acenery, and birds, that wren especially!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  4. Fantastic .... very beautiful pictures ...... holiday feeling ..
    Best regards, Karin

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  5. Beautiful shots from the beach, I love the birds. Especially the first cute wren. The Tern is another favorite. Great post , thanks for sharing.

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  6. This Cresten Tern is very beautiful.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  7. the bathing gull was cute. but that wren is adorable! :)

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  8. Beautiful birds and scenery. I love the sound of the ocean. I wish I lived near one. But seeing your photos is like taking a mini vacation.

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  9. Anonymous10:23 am

    Awesome views! Love the funny looking Crested Tern with his receeding hair..uhh..crown line. :)

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  10. Anonymous11:18 am

    The wren is so cute!

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  11. One day (but not yet for a while) I may stop taking pictures of Crested Terns - they are such great birds!

    Splendid set of pictures.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  12. I have seen terns but not like yours, all ruffled.

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  13. Great shots Carole. All of these bird photos are superb, and love the movie at the end. Very enjoyable!!

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  14. Fantastic photos. Great captures of the crested tern.

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  15. A beautiful series of photos. I think the beach is always great and you saw a good variety of birds.

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  16. Gorgeous scenery! Your tern and gull shots are fantastic, Carole! Well done!

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  17. I love the Crested Tern shots - great stuff.

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  18. Great pictures you show.
    Wishing you a good day.
    Hanne Bente / hbt.finus.dk

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  19. Carole, lovely beach shots and the Cresten Tern is beautiful. Thanks for sharing...enjoyed the video.Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  20. Gorgeous scenes, beautiful birds and the Crested Tern, how cool is that!!!

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  21. Beautiful post! I especially enjoyed the crested tern! :)

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  22. Great shots, love that little Jenny- wren!
    Jenni

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  23. Such beautiful shots! I loved the little jenny wren! The view is magnificent!

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  24. Beautiful photos and video.
    Love the wren and the tern.
    Thanks for sharing from this wonderful place.

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  25. Anonymous6:36 am

    never saw a crested tern before...thanks

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  26. Totally refreshed with my little visit to the beach...thanks so much!
    Jan

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  27. Beautiful shots. I love the little Fairy Wren!

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  28. A walk with such great sights is a real pleasure!

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  29. What a beautiful place Carole. I love that little Superb Fairy Wren but how could you not love a bird with a name like that? You got some excellent shots of the Crested Tern and the gulls too. My favorite part of your post though is the video, with the sounds of the beach, the birds and the waves coming in and the gull taking a bath. Thanks for the trip!

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