it was spotted near to the left of here
also known as Little Falcon
According to Readers Digest, Birds of Australia, this medium/large falcon is a fast hunter, relying on sheer speed to surprise and overtake prey, which ranges from large insects to ducks and small herons!
Seen later, while lunching at the Riverside Park, Condobolin, beside the Lachlan River,..
Black-faced Cuckoo-Shrike
Sharing with Wild Bird Wednesday and The Bird D'Pot
Gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeletelove the mask on that raptor. :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous thanks for sharing. Happy shooting
ReplyDeleteInteresting habitat and it looks like a great place for birds.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots! I especially like the Hobby shots against that gorgeous blue sky.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Carletta. Great shots against the blue sky. I've never herd of a hobby bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiiful Raptor, and what about the Shrike, they are superb.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteHi Carole,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the birds and a beautiful blue sky.
The first bird we call a tree falcon.
Second bird is not in Netherlands.
Kind regards, Irma
Gorgeous captures Carole especially the little falcon.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos of the raptor and Cuckoo! .)
ReplyDeleteThe bird in my post wasn't a pidgeon, it is a Northern Lapwing.
Greetings Pia
Great sightings and wonderful birds and photos, Carole!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Carole! Same as the above, I had not seen. The birds seem to pose for you. A kiss :)
ReplyDeleteWow...what else can I say but...WOW!?!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Beautiful birds, blue, intense sky. Picture post card Perfect!!!
Very unusual birds for me! Thanks for sharing ~ great photos!
ReplyDeleteEstupendas capturas.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I always love posts from those living in Australia...I would so love to be able to travel there someday and explore and photograph the wonderful birds I see in your posts! (I'm in Arkansas, USA)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of two beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteLove the red-cap robin, just a glimpse of them brightens up one's day. The falcon is such an elegant bird, great shots. Nice to see those large callitris trees looking so healthy. Aren't the black faced cuckoo shrike a sleek and handsome bird?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing how the birds are different from the ones we have here in northeastern North America. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteHi Carole..Love the Hobby shot,especially with the lovely blue sky!! It so reminds me of our American Kestrel in the face pattern ,but his diet is usually mice and small rodents!
ReplyDeleteLike seeing the birds in your area!!
Grace
Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures Carole...why is it that all your pictures have a perfect blue sky - LOL - the birds are so regal and elegant!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots - how do people get to photograph so many birds of prey!!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hi Carol Love the red capped Robin. Margaret
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