21 June 2013

Gum Swamp, Forbes, N.S.W.


An inland wetland sanctuary attracting many bird species throughout the year. Even in times of drought, this location is reported to remain with good water levels.





White-bellied Sea Eagles

crunchy underfoot

 nest belonging to the White-bellied Sea Eagles, along-with a pair of Galahs 










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15 comments:

  1. Annemor4:56 pm

    Lovely.
    Must be great to have such an eldorado for birdwatching an photograping.
    Best whises.
    Mormor

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  2. MitchyLR5:12 pm

    Great shots!! Wetlands are always good for bird photography. There's one about 30 miles from me that I visit regularly.

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  3. Irma5:51 pm

    Hi Carole,
    Beautiful pictures of the White-bellied Sea Eagles
    The Galahs are beautiful, they are not here in the Netherlands.
    Kind regards, Irma

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  4. eileeninmd7:07 pm

    I love the wetlands, such a great habitat for the birds. the Sea Eagles are very cool and I love the pretty Galahs! Beautiful photos, have a happy weekend!

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  5. Unknown9:22 pm

    It's a beautiful place. I love the eagles. Have a lovely weekend!

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  6. Bruce Clark9:56 pm

    Love the very first shot. It feels very calm.

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  7. TexWisGirl11:40 pm

    really a cool place with great crags for nesting and resting. love your birds!

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  8. John @ Beans and I on the Loose11:51 pm

    You have such the neatest places to explore. I can imagine Harry Butler having been here.

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  9. Evelyn S.3:14 am

    Again, you've captured some wonderful bird images! That place is fascinating, with the "skeletons" of trees.

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  10. Margaret Birding For Pleasure3:20 am

    Hi Wonderful photos. I was wondering if some of them would look good in Black and White. Lovely reflections. Have a great weekend. Margaret

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  11. Phil Slade4:37 am

    I'm just amazed by the available light you have Carole. Those Sea Eagles sat there together are just sublime and the Galah's colours blend in so well with the stark trees and that light again.

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  12. FilipBlog6:56 am

    Reminds me a bit of the Everglades.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  13. Jan Castle9:36 am

    I agree...the Everglades in So. Florida, USA. Glad to see the water rather than the cracked earth...and the lovely birds!
    Hugs,
    Jan

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  14. Helma11:51 pm

    Especially those birds with the red chest intrigue me. What are those birds Carole? Also all bare trees and I see here at the places where the cormorants sitting :-)

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  15. Montanagirl10:07 am

    Nice shots of the White-bellied Sea Eagles. I have never seen one of those!

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