Hazy skies and temperature in the low 30 deg. celcius range yesterday, it became a 'must get out somewhere and take some snaps afternoon'. With essentials .. thermos, mug, and tea-bag, folding stool and camera, I was right to go.
a pair of Masked Lapwing Plovers didn't miss me coming, but I was sure to give them a wide berth. Since they have quite a unique method of defence with sharp spurs at the base of their wings. You can see these spurs clearly in a previous blog post in a differing location, earlier this year.
a little further along; I'm heading down towards that little bridge. There was a lovely cooling breeze.
Silver Gull - I watched a pair of them while having my cuppa close to the shoreline after having done a good walk, and some new photos to share up my sleeve. Sat under the shade of the casuarinas, it was a good place to be.
Silver Gulls are very lovely birds.
ReplyDeletethe lapwings are very cool.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect afternoon.
ReplyDeleteMerle.........
love those yellow beaks. so cool! ( :
ReplyDeleteReally like that final shot showing your perch. I almost didn't notice the folding stool. Yes, even on a hot day a cup of hot tea is still enjoyable. Have a wonderful New Year Carole.
ReplyDeleteAre you saying that those plovers would actually attack you??? Good thing to keep a wide berth then. Looks like a lovely afternoon! Happy new Year to you Carole!
ReplyDeleteJeanne ... the plovers will attack if they've got young ones nearby, and quite persuasively too! They'll fly directly at you and swoop over your head, so those spurs could be a real worry! Best wishes Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteJohn: Thanks for your New Year wishes and same back to you too.
Beautiful photographs, Carole.
ReplyDeleteI especially love the first one. So peaceful.
Happy New Year to you.
We wish you a pleasant year change
ReplyDeleteUntil next year
RW & SK
I knew you had dangerous snakes, spiders and fish but Lapwings carrying knives!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Beautiful pictures Carole.
ReplyDeleteCertainly the seagulls, the first and last pictures are really super, what a beautiful setting.
I wish you a very Happy New Year.
Very nice photo's carole.....nice done.
ReplyDeleteWish you a Happy New Year.
Hugs, Joop
The Lapwings are very cool birds. Wonderful shots of your Silver Gulls. Lovely scenery and and photos.
ReplyDeleteCarole, wishing you all the best in 2014, a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and your family!
Oh great, the Lapwing are the one for me, great find Carole. Happy new year.
ReplyDeleteSome great images you have taken Carole.
ReplyDeleteEnvious of you being able to sit out in a chair and shoot bird images though.
Try that here at the moment and the seat would get blown away along with ones self, although maybe the heavy coats etc may prevent that.{:))
We have neighbours that spend the winter months in Melbourne and their traditional Christmas day 'Barbie' on the beach was marred by grey cloud.
I was really upset for them.{:))
Have a great new year.