14 November 2013

Copeton Dam State Recreational Park, Bingara, N.S.W.


This was a lovely respite for the eyes and soul, to see such an expanse of water after a few days of bushland treks, birding, in and around Bingara, N.S.W.  Copeton dam is approximately 52 klms travel away.


but it was this far from home







                               

Blue-faced Honeyeater was seen during a lunch stop at one of the designated sheltered picnic areas



OH ... careful; watch for the  Red-Capped Plover's egg.

 Wouldn't have known it was there only for a camper had mentioned to our birding group that he had watched the Plover sitting there...


so well camouflaged and fading into its surrounds; you have to wonder what the odds are in such a barren landscape and with no padding around the edges


Noisy Miner

18 comments:

  1. That certainly looks like a heck of an interesting place to bird Carole. The Honeyeater looks superb. Like you I have misgivings about plover species laying eggs in the open like that and simply relying on camouflage to hide the eggs.

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  2. huge climbing rocks. that birdie looks like he has a black (or blue) eye ... ouch, but more funny!! ( :

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  3. Beautiful bird and egg photo.
    Greetings from Holland, RW & SK

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  4. Beautiful pictures Carole.
    The egg has a beautiful camouflage.
    The last picture is really great.
    Greetings Irma

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  5. plovers are such terrible nesters! they just pick a scratch in the ground. such pretty birds you showed.

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  6. Such beauty in that stark landscape!

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  7. Plovers of some type nest right on the sandy beaches here on the Pacific shores. I would just think over time through natural selection better nesting habits would evolve. I like it when you include maps as to where you travel. Again, wonderful looking birds.

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  8. Love that Honey Eater and Noisy Miner - very pretty birds.

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  9. HI Carole Looks a lovely lace, so peaceful and quiet. Marvellous how eggs blend into their surroundings. great shot of the Honeyeater.

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  10. I am amazed that Plovers survive with eggs out in the open for cattle to trample or crows to take! Looks like a great trip!

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  11. The Blue-faced Honeyeater is a winner, wow, does he know it.

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  12. The honeyeater is spectacular.

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  13. The Plover's egg is a true meaning of the saying "Hiding in the open' Carole.
    I am amazed how they survive, but as long as it is not seen or stepped on by predators then it does somehow.

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  14. Beautiful spot! For birding or just to be! I always think how peculiar it is when birds that can fly nest on the ground ...no matter how well camouflaged .

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  15. Anonymous9:53 am

    Wow what a beautiful blue faced honeyeater. Nice post Carole.

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  16. What a great looking place to explore and bird!

    The poor Plover seems to have my construction skills - none!

    Beautiful photographs, Carole!

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  17. Really had to look to see that egg!!!! Amazing!

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  18. The Honeyeater is another first for me. I'd never heard of it. Love the facial markings! Beautiful scenery as always!

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