28 September 2012

Birding Lookout - Macquarie Marshes

on one side of the road

...and on the other
This signage reads in part: The Macquarie Marshes is a significant wetland situated at the lower end of the Macquarie River in central N.S.W.  It is one of the largest remaining inland semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia.  The Marsh is approximately 200,000 hectares, 100 km long and 25-30 km wide, of which 18,192 ha is managed by the N.S.W. National Parks and Wildlife Service as Macquarie Marshes Nature Reserve.  The remaining 90% is mainly freehold land managed for agricultural purposes.

 Eurasian Coot

and pelicans




15 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl7:49 am

    it is pretty. the blue waters mixed with the green grasses is comforting - especially when we're hoping for rain right now where i'm at. :)

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  2. NatureFootstep7:55 am

    coots we have a lot of, but no pelicans. I live in Sweden. :)

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  3. John @ Beans and I on the Loose8:35 am

    Ours are American Coots. I wonder how they differ? Probably ours eat more junk food.

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  4. Dianne8:57 am

    A wonderful spot for bird-watching .... I always love to see pelicans with their big pink beaks ... So photogenic!

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  5. Irma6:14 pm

    What a great photo Carole, especially the pelicans I find very beautiful.
    Greetings Irma

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  6. ZielonaMila6:24 pm

    Wonderful photographs, I like to admire such views. I am greeting

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  7. Hootin Anni9:43 pm

    Your white pelicans have a much larger black wing patch than those I find in Texas.

    Beautiful images. I bet it is a fantastic place to stop and enjoy the scenes and the bird activity!!!

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  8. Judy11:20 pm

    That is an extensive marsh!! But lots of room for the birds, and the wild pigs!

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  9. theconstantwalker3:53 am

    Wonderful images Carole...
    Can I swap your blue skies for mine...

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  10. CameraCruise4:59 am

    Beautiful shots!
    It looks like a great place to visit.
    Wish you a wonderful weekend.
    Mette

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  11. Montanagirl9:17 am

    I think that's a place I might like to visit! Love the Coots.

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  12. Kenneth Cole Schneider11:58 pm

    Thanks for taking me with you on this visit to a beautiful place!

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  13. Laura1:39 am

    I love your photos, Carole! I feel as though I am right there with you seeing your part of the world! Thanks for sharing!
    hugs,
    Laura H.

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  14. Karin M.1:46 am

    Very beautiful nature shots ... It was a joy to me to see your photos.
    Love greetings, Karin

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  15. diane b9:35 pm

    A great blog indeed.

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