26 September 2013

Emu

Back this afternoon from a road trip 'out west' over the past seven days, bird-watching and sight-seeing.

Along the plains to the Warrumbungle Mountains a couple days back, was an opportunity to pick up some emu close-ups.  At first sight the emus were well in the distance, but after walking up to the roadside fence-line, they started walking on down for a closer look too.













The farm Emu Logic, has a very interesting web-site here.

20 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

fascinating birds! :) great close-up details!

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Marvelous photos of this special bird. Wonderful portraits too. I like the "face" of the emu. Great !

Irma said...

Wow, what a beautiful pictures are these, Carole.
The first I find really quite wonderful.
Greetings Irma

FilipBlog said...

Strong feet.

Greetings,
Filip

Karen said...

Fab closeups!

Dianne said...

Sounds like a great trip Carole ... i don't think I've ever seen an emu this close up before they really are strange looking creatures

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Great closeups, Carole! Interesting looking bird.

Montanagirl said...

Wonderful shots! They look somewhat pre-historic.

eileeninmd said...

Cool closeups of the emu! They are neat looking birds!

Lisa Gordon said...

He is adorable!!
Love those feet!

Jeanne said...

My! Those feet look totally prehistoric!, and what a look he is giving you.

Jan Castle said...

What a look!!! He really means business - LOL! Great pics Carole!

diane b said...

Love its hairdo and amber eyes. Great close ups.

Brian King said...

Fantastic close up's! The detail is awesome!

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HI Carole Stunning close up shots of the Emus. I have only seen them in the wild once but from a great distance so you were very fortunate.

Adrienne W said...

Terrific, as always Carole :)

Ramakrishnan said...

The emu seems to be giving an angry terrifying glare ! Wonderful pics.

Isidro Ortiz said...

Buenas capturas.Un abrazo

Christian Perrin said...

I've been missing your blog so I look forward to hearing more details about your trip! Superb photos of these Emus, they look like portraits that they paid you for! And yes, one look at those feet and you know that you're looking at a dinosaur in disguise.

DeniseinVA said...

So prehistoric looking and quite handsome as emu's go.